SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Rome/Cartersville, GA

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:                        

§  Associate’s degree and two years experience or equivalent combination of education/experience in accounting required.

§  Experience in higher education setting a plus.

§  People Soft financials/BANNER program experience desired.

§  Considerable knowledge of fund accounting and general accounting principles needed.

§  Excellent oral and written communication skills needed.

§  Strong computer skills are essential; intermediate knowledge of Excel required.

§  Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and work in cooperation with administrators and related functions.

§  Professional attitude with the ability to serve students, faculty, and maintain effective working relations with other employees.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

§  Compiles financial information and assists in preparation of reports.

§  Supports payroll functions, reconciles bank accounts, and maintains Asset Management system.

§  Reconciles sub-ledgers to general ledger and resolves differences using PeopleSoft.

§  Assists Director of Accounting with monthly/yearly financial closeouts as well as assisting in the reconciliation and billing of institution grants.

§  Prepares and enters monthly/yearly journal entries.

§  Travel may be required for meetings or to work on other GHC campuses.

§  Flexible schedule may be needed at peak times.

§  Performs other duties as assigned.

 

SALARY RANGE:    $30,000 - $35,000 - depending on experience

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:    Position open until filled; applications reviewed as received.  To be considered an applicant, submit a cover letter, the College Employment Application, resume, and three professional references to us. Background check required by USG-Board of Regents; E-Verify required by GA statues. The College application and Affirmative Action statement (optional) may be obtained at http://www.highlands.edu/facultystaff/hr/online_application.htm   Send these documents to :            

Human Resources Department

Ga.  Highlands College

3175 Cedartown Hwy. - SE

Rome GA  30161

Fax: (706) 368-7723

E-mail:  applyjobs@highlands.edu

 

Equal Opportunity Employer