Staff Accountant

Rio Grande Community College is seeking a Staff Accountant at our Rio Grande location. Responsibilities include carrying out the financial accounting activities of the institution as developed by the Community College CFO, COO, and Board of Directors. The position is full-time and offers a generous benefit plan.

• Financial Accounting. Responsibilities include assisting with the execution of policies and procedures required to maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the State of Ohio statutes and revised code.
• Staff accountant will follow and ensure that the internal controls processes, policies, and procedures are strictly adhered to by all employees.
• Ensure operational activity is accurately reflected in the financial statements by analyzing ledger accounts to identify erroneous entries and verifying accuracy of transactions and balances, assisting with purchase requisitions, fixed asset management, and OBM to include controlling board requests.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting entries to ensure timely period closing schedules are maintained.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations, weekly financial transaction reconciliations, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing and submitting information and documentation to external auditors.
• Play an active role in all other accounting aspects as needed by the Chief Financial Officer.

• Minimum of associate degree in accounting or finance. Bachelor preferred.
• 2+ years’ professional accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail with good follow-up and follow-through abilities to ensure timely deliverables.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Outlook, Excel and Word specifically.
• Working knowledge of financial software.
• Demonstrated abilityto work in a fast-paced environment as an active team member.
• Work very closely with Chief Financial Officer and Administrative Assistant
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

• Salary of $40k annually
• Health Insurance 94% premium paid by employer
• Dental/Vision, LTD, & Life 100% premium paid by employer
• 11 paid holidays
  *** additional holidays presidential discretion
• 4 weeks’ vacation, 3 personal days, 15 sick days annually
• OPERS retirement
• Ohio Deferred Comp optional addition with match opportunities

Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter (detailing their interest and qualifications), current resume, as well as the names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references to the attention of Cherokee Ruby, Community College CFO. For full consideration, all applications must be submitted through Rio's Applicant Tracking System.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. Background check and official transcripts required prior to hire. For additional information about Rio, please visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Rio is an Equal Opportunity Employer