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Senior Accountant

Metropolitan Community College
life insurance, 403(b)
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
3217 Broadway Boulevard (Show on map)
Apr 24, 2025
Position Type: Full-Time Class Category Classified Staff Job Open Date 04/24/2025 Job Close Date 05/15/2025 Open Until Filled No Initial Screen Date: 05/20/2025 Minimal Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Management; Three (3) years of experience in accounting/finance support or related area. Preferred qualifications: Preferred: Advanced Excel Knowledge Work Hours Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs. Compensation Annual salary $63,147-$66,936. Competitive benefit package included. Special Instructions to Applicants PLEASE NOTE: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration. Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee. Metropolitan Community College is the oldest and largest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Mo. MCC currently offers over 120 associate degree and certificate programs; on campus, online or a combination of both. MCC employees are committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, creed, race or gender. We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break. We can't wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work! Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. *EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Class Summary Incumbents perform professional accounting and finance duties to ensure data accuracy, effective accounting controls, and compliance with District policies and State statutes. Typical Essential Duties Manages assigned accounting or finance functions, to include those related to cash flow, investment accounts, fixed assets, audits, and related activities. Prepares and/or maintains accurate general, financial, and statistical records, reports, work papers and schedules, letters, and other documentation; work may also involve working with and updating databases and online systems, researching and analyzing information, and making recommendations based on findings; Reconciles ledgers or accounts, prepares journal entries, and audits payments, reimbursements, checks, deposits, and other transactions; Identifies, researches, and resolves account discrepancies; and contacts appropriate personnel, departments, and/or agencies to address to address any issues or collect overdue payments; Coordinates with internal and/or external personnel, departments, and agencies, to facilitate departmental operations, to include ensuring cash and investment fund availability, maintaining and/or retrieving documentation, making recommendations, resolving issues; and ensuring information accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge Knowledge of accounting and financial management principles, practices, and procedures; Knowledge of budgeting principles; Knowledge of accounting and financial analysis techniques; Knowledge of accounting and financial system management principles; Knowledge of statistical and mathematical concepts; Knowledge of report preparation techniques; Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, and regulations; Knowledge of computers and related software applications; Skills Skilled in applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations; Skilled in maintaining financial systems and processes; Skilled in preparing and maintaining financial statements and reports; Skilled in compiling and verifying financial data; Skilled in reading, comprehending, and analyzing financial statements Skilled in preparing and monitoring budgets Skilled in applying accounting principles and practices Skilled in using a computer and related software applications Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information. Positions Supervised None Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require: feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly. Licensing Requirements