Senior Accountant

Job Duties

This position is responsible for assisting with maintaining the financial records of the college, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to financial transactions. The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Finance.

• Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements and the financial audit, including preparation of audit work papers and reconciliations.
• Reconcile various college general ledger accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of college bank accounts as assigned.
• Maintain college’s capital asset ledgers and ensure proper recording of depreciation and amortization.
• Process bank transactions as requested.
• Process unclaimed property to be forwarded to the state of Mississippi on a semi-annual basis.
• Preparation of monthly, semi-annual, and annual board reports.
• Monitor and remit taxes as due and liaise with taxing agencies.
• Maintain accounting records for and payment of District Bonds, Leases, and Notes Payable.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual Master Budget Request to the state of Mississippi.
• Train as primary backup for all finance department functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Finance or the Assistant Comptroller.

• (M1) Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• (M2) Minimum of four years practical experience in an accounting/finance setting.
• (M3) Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
• (M4) Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• (M5) Demonstrated competency in technology.

• (D1) CPA license.
• (D2) Masters degree in business, accounting, or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• (D3) Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning system, preferably Banner.
• (D4) Prior or current experience working in a community/junior college setting.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number , email address compliance.