Senior Accountant

Isothermal Community College | Part Time Campus Assistant-Maintenance/Grounds; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sefton is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. The role requires extensive experience in fund accounting and financial software, alongside strong communication skills. This permanent position offers 37.5 hours weekly and the start date is set for September 2025.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of budgeting and fund accounting.
• Advanced understanding of the general ledger structure.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing state and county budgets.
• Advise on financial planning and investment strategy.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Budgets knowledge

Financial management software proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Master’s degree

CPA certification

Job description

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Position Information

• Title: Senior Accountant
• Full or Part Time: Full Time
• Number of Months: 12 Months
• Proposed Date of Employment: 09/01/2025
• Work Schedule: 37.5 hours weekly
• Permanent or Temporary: Permanent
• Salary Band: Commensurate with education and direct experience

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for budgeting, financial management, mandatory reporting, and audit/tax preparation within the business office, in addition to supporting the Business Office Manager with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Accounting: Assist with preparing annual state and county budgets, as well as with regular budget manager trainings in coordination with the Business Office Manager.
• Collaborate with the Business Office Manager to advise the President and CFO on financial planning and investment strategy.
• Monitor the chart of accounts and support business office manager with monthly journal entries.
• Support monthly bank reconciliation for all college bank accounts, including research of any unaccounted for transactions.
• Approve budget codes for payroll and reconcile all payroll deduction checks.
• Reconcile and disburse all payments for employee/employer benefits including health, dental, and voluntary insurances, retirement, and other payroll deductions.

• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review and approve year-end reports, including accrual basis reports, accrual financial statements per GASB standards, and the CAFR for the State Controller.
• Complete annual survey requirements, including NCCCS Survey of Fees, IPEDS, and SACS financial surveys.
• Administer grant program reports and support monthly reimbursement of expenditures request.

• Other: Support process efficiency, including automation, within the business office.
• Serve as back-up cashier.
• Approve travel authorizations and reimbursements.
• Maintain records relating to insurance claims (property and liability) and serve as the primary contact for any related claims.
• Oversee tagging for new vehicles.
• Assist with special projects and/or other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of budgeting and fund accounting.
• Advanced understanding of the general ledger structure.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with financial management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to make decisions that advance the Isothermal Community College mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of budgeting and fund accounting.
• Advanced understanding of the general ledger structure.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with financial management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to make decisions that advance the Isothermal Community College mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or CPA certification
• Previous experience in higher education

Open Date: 08/14/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Information

Isothermal Community College provides educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Isothermal Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If accommodation or assistance is needed in completing this application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or via phone at [phone].

Supplemental Questions

• Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a minimum of 5 years of budgeting, fund accounting, financial reporting experience, and knowledge of GAAP?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts above the High School Level

Optional Documents

• License or Certification
• Additional Transcript 1
• Additional Transcript 2

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