Accountant II

Position Summary Under the direction of the Director, Business Services/Bursar, applies broad understanding of accounting principles and the college’s finance structure to perform a variety of accounting functions. Responsible for monitoring various general ledger accounts, preparing various reports and schedules for audit and financial reporting purposes. Applies advanced accounting theory, and accounting practices, to assist management in developing and implementing college-wide accounting policies, procedures, and systems.

Performs all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in the BMCC Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions Completes monthly accounting functions for various areas of the college including the Business Office.

Prepares, enters, and uploads recurring and correcting journal entries into accounts on the computerized accounting system.

Performs monthly reconciliations, month end and year-end closures and processes, and ensures sufficient backup documentation is obtained.

Provides coordination of contracts, fixed assets, and inventory.

Monitors accounts payables, account receivables, payroll outstanding checks, and remits amounts outstanding to the State Unclaimed Properties Division or to current payroll provider.

Assists with monitoring and reporting on other fund accounts such as:
Internal Service, Enterprise and Agency.

Responds to accounting questions related to the general ledger accounts for which responsible, as well as general questions related to the general ledger module, the information and the running of reports.

Assists the business office staff with creating new general ledger (GL) account information.

Assists with and/or prepares, distributes and files a variety of monthly, quarterly and annual financial documents and reports, including general ledger accounts and reports.

Maintains comprehensive and complex accounts and funds requiring the analysis of accounting transactions.

Designs and produces ad-hoc reports and financial models as requested by administrators and supervisors.

Establishes and maintain fiscal procedures that ensure sound business practices.

Assists Director, Business Services/Bursar in establishing and maintaining sound internal control procedures.

Participates in ongoing operational review and development of new accounting and recording practices.

Recommends and assists with necessary changes or improvements to the financial management systems modules and policies, to ensure integrity of financial information.

Assists in ensuring that the college financial records, fiscal systems and processes are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Obtains all supporting documentation for review by staff and external auditors.

Prepares audit work papers and schedules for review by staff and external auditors.

Cross trains in other functional areas within the business office to provide back up and support, including accounts payable.

Participates in committees, sub-committees, or councils as appropriate and attend meetings and training sessions, as directed.

Participates in the annual move of office documents and maintain all records/files in accordance with current retention regulations.

Assists in the preparation of the annual budget.

Contributes to departmental strategic planning, including goal setting and positioning department to assist in the achievement of organizational plans and goals.

Maintains sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, ability, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Aspects of this Position Must be available to work extra hours during busy times such as month-end, year-end, budget and audit(s), which may include evenings and/or weekends when necessary.

Travel to other BMCC sites or for professional development may be required, valid driver license required.

Physical requirements

Ability to sit or stand in one position for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess the…