Accountant I

Ozarka College in Melbourne is seeking qualified applicants for an Accountant I.  This is a full time 12-month position reporting to the Executive Vice President of Finance.  

Position Specific:

• Provide guidance for general accounting, student accounts receivable, accounts payable, procurement and financial reporting.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements.
• Monitor internal controls, procedures, and compliance issues for grants and/or contracts.
• Prepare internal and external financial reports including annual financial reports, monthly budget and grant reports.
• Maintain the general ledgers on departmental operations, calculates and allocates funds for new and existing accounts or projects, and balance accounts.
• Prepares spreadsheets and database files, monitors purchasing procedures of departmental personnel, instructs new employees on purchasing and travel procedures.
• Process financial aid disbursements and refunds.
• Maintain and audit student accounts.
• Process payables and revenue receipts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, plus five years of experience in accounting is preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial information and prepare reports.
• Ability to provide guidance and technical assistance to management, staff, and the general public regarding accounting operations.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of accounting systems and controls, identify problems, and devise corrective actions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of a computer as it relates to specific position requirements.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated effective organization skills.

Application Deadline:  Position will remain open until a qualified applicant has been selected.

To apply, submit a letter of application, Ozarka Employment Application, resume, unofficial copies of transcripts and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.

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