Junior Accountant; Provisional

Monroe Community College Junior Accountant (Provisional) - Monroe Community College

Location:

Rochester, NY

The Junior Accountant reports directly to the Financial Specialist. This is an entry‑level financial position involving responsibility for accounting records and the preparation of financial reports and reconciliations. Work is performed under supervision with exercise of independent judgement, but in accordance with outlined objectives, policies, and procedures. Work involves the use of an automated accounting system. Performs related duties as assigned.

• Prepare financial reconciliation and aging reports. Generate month‑end reconciliation reports for review by the Financial Specialist and/or Assistant Controller.
• Reconcile accounting activity to ensure it balances with the general ledger. Review, identify, and correct discrepancies in accounts.
• Monitor daily cash activity and ensure proper recording of cash transactions.
• Prepare journal vouchers as needed; review journal vouchers prepared by staff and assign journal voucher numbers as required.
• Reconcile College bank statements to the College records.
• Reconcile College investment accounts. Prepare journal vouchers for interest accruals, purchase of investments, and money market transfers, and additional bank transfers as required.
• Prepare and review certain month‑end financial statements, including the statement of revenue and expense and balance sheet for financial reporting.
• Prepare year‑end reconciliation reports for independent CPA audit review. Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis for certain general ledger accounts.
• Monitor and clear system suspense and various clearing accounts.
• Assist in accounting for transactions on student accounts, including but not limited to financial aid awards, registration, and other transactions on student records.
• Maintain reports in the College's report writing program to ensure that the reports generated are complete and accurate.
• Employ professional knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and financial management to facilitate financial accounting between departments, third‑party agencies, system functions, and various issues, and to maintain proper internal controls and satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Provide assistance to supervisor and clerical staff in the performance of standard and routine accounting, related tasks, and special assignments as needed.

Good knowledge of general bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing principles, methods and procedures; good knowledge of internal checks and controls; ability to utilize an automated accounting system and perform data entry; ability to design and maintain spreadsheets and databases within existing software programs; ability to reconcile accounts; ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships; ability to communicate orally and in writing;

ability to follow oral and written directions; mathematical ability; accuracy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth, which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Must currently hold the Monroe County Junior Acc