Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

The Accountant provides broad-based financial support for Yavapai College. Under supervision of the Accounting Manager or Controller, this position performs and supports general accounting duties, financial reporting, reconciliation, grants management, budget support, and analysis. The role assists with maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, grant reports, monthly financial statements, budget support activities and compliance with accounting standards and federal regulations.

The Senior Accountant position includes more advanced responsibilities such as external audit preparation, cost proposals, advanced level Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) schedules preparation, etc.

• Assists in the monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end processes including work papers, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Prepares journal entries and maintains the general ledger for various financial transactions which may include cash receipts, disbursements, receivables, payables, fixed assets, etc.
• Reconciles various functional areas which may include financial aid, fixed assets, bank accounts, account receivables, etc.
• Supports financial reporting for federal, state, local, or private grants and monitors compliance with regulations.
• Assist with audits including interaction with auditors and provides necessary documentation and data. Contributes to be ACFR creation as assigned.
• May assist with budget creation for assigned areas as well as ongoing budget management support of those functional areas.
• Provides guidance on accounting procedures, processes, and system usage to other departments.
• Participates in finance technology projects; supports system configuration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of automated financial systems such as ERP (Ellucian Banner, Insights, etc.)
• Performs other accounting, budget, payroll, or clerical duties as assigned.

Entry to mid-level accounting role focused on general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting. May perform grant related duties. Involvement in external audits is limited to more straightforward items; supports preparation efforts.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or closely related field (Bachelor’s preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in accounting roles.
• Performs reconciliations, journal entries, and supports grant reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience using computerized accounting systems, report writing, and spreadsheet applications.

• Experience with Ellucian Banner Finance system and Insights report writing tools.
• Familiarity with Government and Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Professional experience in a higher education or public sector environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.