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Job Description: This position is responsible for general accounting duties including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and reporting financial information. The General Ledger Accountant reports directly to the Assistant Comptroller.

Job Duties:

General Duties:

• Adhere to all College policies and procedures.
• Adhere to State and Federal laws and regulation.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with college personnel, students and the community.
• Attend to details and perform at high rate of accuracy.
• Upgrade skills level and performance through professional development.
• Insure the integrity of financial control procedures and proper accounting measures.

Specific Duties:

• Work with various departments to ensure proper posting of deposits and expense including the review of the cashier sessions of the Campus Business offices.
• Process bank transactions including stop payments, direct deposit reversals, and wire transfers.
• Review and reconcile the general ledger accounts monthly as assigned.
• Verify the accuracy of Accounts Payable checks prior to release by the college.
• Assist with the travel reimbursements and prepare annual travel reports.
• Assist with the year-end close of the college’s fiscal year.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual MS Budget Request as needed.
• Submittal of reports to the College’s external Auditor.
• Assist with the preparation of the semiannual and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the college’s capital assets and depreciation reports and record appropriate entries.
• Maintain documentation on existing account processes and procedures and propose improvements as deemed necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Assistant Comptroller.

Mandatory Qualifications:

(M1) Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business related degree; (M2) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work in networked environment; (M3) Detailed oriented; (M4) Excellent organizational skills; (M5) Effective written and interpersonal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

(D1) Masters degree in accounting or business; (D2) Two years of accounting experience; (D3) Experience working at a community college or university; (D4) Experience working with an enterprise resource planning system (ERP); (D5) Experience with the State of MS accounting and procurement system.

EEO Statement:

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or qualified disability in its programs and activities. The college complies with non-discriminatory regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer, P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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