Job Information
Lake Michigan College Accounting Specialist in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Accounting Specialist
Posting Number: 0000960
Reports to: Executive Director, Finance
Department: Financial Services
Classification: Exempt
Full or Part-time: Full Time
Job Summary:
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive support for accounting tasks, including payroll, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), and potentially general ledger accounting, with a primary focus on payroll. This role also assists with high-level business processes such as budgeting and financial analysis.
Essential Functions:
- Daily Accounting Support: Assists with day to day accounting functions of Finance Department where needed. Focuses on payroll, A/P, and A/R. 2. Payroll Backup: Serves as backup for processing biweekly payroll, including timesheet imports, reporting, and journal entry creation. Independently processes payroll at least twice a year to remain current with practices. 3. Accounts Payable Backup: Serves as backup for A/P functions. Periodically processes manual checks to maintain proficiency and accuracy in handling payments. 4. Accounts Receivable Processing: Responsible for payment processing for non-student A/R, including daily reconciliation of receipts. 5. Budget and Forecasting: Participates in budget and forecasting process, with concentration on payroll. 6. Special Projects: Completes special projects that may require investigation, research, analysis, documentation, and reporting. 7. To provide the best service to our external and internal customers, all positions at Lake Michigan College require regular and predicable on-site attendance as an essential job functions. Under certain circumstances, the College may consider alternative work arrangements and will do so in compliance with and according to the parameters outlined in the College's Flexible Scheduling and Remote Work Options policy.
Other Duties:
- Other duties as assigned.
Accountabilities:
Under limited supervision of Executive Director of Finance, this role ensures complete and accurate accounting and reporting of payroll, A/P and A/R transactions. Independently completes special projects, as assigned. Works collaboratively with employees, customers, and vendors.
Job Specifications:
Bachelors' degree in accounting required. Two or more years of experience in a position directly performing accounting work required. Knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft products required. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain confidentiality.
Grade:
Salary Range: $45,231 - $51,879
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more! Virtual Campus tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMxd91KXcGs
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Official transcripts required upon hire.
Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Please use a non-mobile device to fill out the application and upload documents. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient div