Title: Staff Accountant

Employee Classification: Non-exempt

Institution: Cleveland State Community College

Department: Finance

Campus Location: Cleveland, TN

Salary Range: $38,680 - $46,420

Job Summary

Responsible for all cash and grant accounting functions.

Job Duties

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  Reconciles bank statements

  
  


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  Responsible for the preparation of reports and invoices for all Cleveland State Community College restricted fund programs, monitors grant budgets, assist grant writer with financial information, assists or prepares project closeout reports

  
  


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  Assists with year-end closing procedures associated with cash, grants, revenues, and student accounts receivables

  
  


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  Prepares and enter journal entries

  
  


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  Prepares various reports and assists with audits

  
  


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  Responsible for the reconciliation of clearing and receivable accounts

  
  


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  Works with the Director of Finance to recommend changes and implement new accounting processes as needed, monitors internal controls within area.

  
  


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  Participates in risk assessment process

  
  


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  Coordinates unclaimed property reports and procedures

  
  


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  Assist Director of Finance with fix asset management

  
  


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  Responsible for the reporting, reconciliation, and securing funding for student scholarship and financial aid restricted accounts

  
  


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  Performs other related duties as assigned

  
  


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  Prepares monthly sales tax return

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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  Associate's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business administration or related field.

  
  


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  Three (3) years of related work experience required.

  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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  Knowledge of accounting theories and practices involving auditing and accounting procedures

  
  


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  Knowledge of verbal and written communication skills consistent with interpreting policies and procedures, providing clear and concise information: compiling information into complete and accurate summaries and reports

  
  


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  Interpersonal skills consistent with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others

  
  


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  Ability to operate a computer; to accurately process/control monetary transactions; to prioritize, delegate and manage work flow; to provide adequate training; maintain confidentiality, to work a flexible work schedule to meet changing work demands; to evaluate situations and make decisions using sound judgment

  
  

Cleveland State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HSA
Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity Pay
Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401k with $50 match, 403b, and 457
13 Paid Holidays/Year
Sick and Annual Leave
Sick Leave Bank
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

If you are interested, click on the link below to apply.

Human Resources Office
Cleveland State Community College
Telephone: 423-478-6203; FAX: 423-478-6257
email: mdarnell01@clevelandstatecc.edu
website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

Cleveland State Community College does not discriminate against


students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of


race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender


identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic


information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all


employment, programs and activities sponsored by Cleveland State Community


College. Cleveland State Community College's policy on nondiscrimination


can be found at: http://www2.clevelandstatecc.edu/about/policy-manual/policy-7-01-00-00