Accounting Specialist

Business: Carroll Community College

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Higher Education

Business Address:
1601 Washington Rd.
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-8030

Contact Name: Human Resources
Title: Human Resources department
Email: hr@carrollcc.edu
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/

Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining accounting systems pertaining to grants and auxiliary enterprises, sponsored and third-party accounts receivables, and fixed assets. The Accounting Specialist reports to the Controller of the College.

Essential Job Functions

Performs accounting transactions in assigned accounting systems; creates and records journal entries.
Performs transactions for assigned grant activity.
May perform transactions for accounting activity in auxiliary enterprises.
Assists Business Office with resolving discrepancies in the accounts receivable system.
Performs reconciliations of general ledger accounts and balance sheets.
Performs bank reconciliations.
Reconciles and records monthly purchasing card activity
May audit and process travel reimbursement forms.
Prepares reports as necessary.
Creates and maintains year-end reports for audits.
May submit bi-weekly payroll taxes and assist Human Resources as needed with payroll tax adjustments.
Performs accounts payable functions in absence of Accounts Payable Specialist.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

Associates degree in a related field
Two or more years of general accounting experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and designated College related software system in a Windows environment.
Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree

Supplemental Information

SALARY INFORMATION:

This position will be placed on the 12-month non-exempt staff salary scale at grade 10. Actual salary placement based on qualifications and experience. Position includes excellent benefits package.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate
Visual Acuity – Ability to perceive or detect surroundings
Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter
Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)
Stand/sit/walk – Able to move or traverse from one area to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety
precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms; use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations and College policies.

TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST:

successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment
be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

Associates degree in a related field
Two or more years of general accounting experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and designated College related software system in a Windows environment.
Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate
Visual Acuity – Ability to perceive or detect surroundings
Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter
Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)
Stand/sit/walk – Able to move or traverse from one area to another

TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST:

successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment
be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships

Other Job Requirements
H.S. Diploma/GED, AA Degree, Light/No Lifting, Sedentary, Background Check

Wages per hour: $42,015.00 – $56,720.00 Annually
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Position includes excellent benefits package.

Days of Work:
MONDAY M – F 8:30a. – 4:30p.  TUESDAY M – F 8:30a. – 4:30p.  WEDNESDAY M – F 8:30a. – 4:30p.  THURSDAY M – F 8:30a. – 4:30p.  FRIDAY M – F 8:30a. – 4:30p.
Shift: M – F 8:30a. – 4:30p.

How to Apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: Two or more years of general accounting experience.
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 03/31/2023