Accountant

Workweek

40 Hours Flexible schedule to meet department needs

Position Summary

The Accountant is responsible for performing accounting duties that require the application of established accounting principles and practices to a wide variety of financial, technical, and operational activities of the Business Office.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Perform month-end reconciliations of assigned General Ledger accounts, and research any difference between recorded amount and source documents

Prepare journal entries and enter approved entries into the ERP system

Post the daily general ledger entries for invoices, cash receipts, deposits, and financial aid

Assist Administrators with review and understanding of revenue and expense analysis for their departments and programs

Assist Administrators in budget preparation process

Assist with preparation of required various ICCB financial reports as directed by the Assistant Vice President of Finance

Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with other departments to help streamline processes. Work to remove manual paper entries, and move toward more automation

Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Reconcile bank statement timely every month

Maintain the College’s capital asset inventory and reconcile to the general ledger monthly, including additions, disposals, and recording depreciation

Prepare fixed asset roll forward workpaper for annual audit

Respond to auditor requests and inquiries related to fixed assets

Main point of contact for all Fixed Assets and responsible for maintaining fixed asset audit files

Review board reports and work collaboratively with Facilities and other departments to make sure the assets are coded correctly

Apprise Illinois Capital Development Board of when work is completed

File the sales tax report with Illinois monthly

Record all prepaids and verify accuracy of GL accounts and amortization

Reconcile the Deferred Revenue accounts monthly for accuracy

Examine and verify daily deposits and resolve any discrepancies

Monitor bank account transactions daily and report anything suspicious

Monitor outstanding check lists and research as needed

Prepare the annual submission of the State of Illinois Annual Report of Unclaimed Property

Prepare the monthly Treasurer’s Report for the Board of Trustees board meeting packet

Maintain Business Office financial files

Prepare requests for permission to destroy Business Office records that meet the State of Illinois document destruction criteria and coordinate the destruction

Prepare reconciliations, financial statements, schedules, and reports as requested by the auditors and Assistant Vice President of Finance

Respond to auditor requests and inquiries

Maintain audit files

Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or Business related degree

Two years of related experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to diversity and inclusion in its college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at .