Staff Accountant

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

Job summary

A college in North Carolina seeks a Staff Accountant responsible for financial management, budgeting, and compliance reporting. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree and at least two years of fund accounting experience. This permanent full-time position requires strong accounting knowledge, proficiency in financial management software, and excellent communication skills. The salary is commensurate with experience, with a minimum 37.5-hour work week. This role is based in Sefton, England.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of fund accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing annual budgets and regular budget manager training.
• Monitor the chart of accounts and support monthly journal entries.
• Lead monthly bank reconciliation for college accounts.

Education

Associate degree in accounting or business administration

Bachelor’s degree and/or CPA certification

Tools

Financial management software

Job description

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Position Information

• Title: Staff Accountant
• Full or Part Time: Full Time
• Number of Months: 12 Months
• Proposed Date of Employment: 01/12/2026
• Work Schedule: A minimum 37.5-hour work week as determined with supervisor is required. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
• Permanent or Temporary: Permanent
• Salary Band: Commensurate with education and direct experience

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for 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.
• Monitor the chart of accounts and support business office manager with monthly journal entries.
• Support Business Office Manager with completion of formal financial statements.
• Lead 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.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist Business Office Manager with completion of 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 the improvement of process efficiency, including automation, within the business office.
• Serve as back‑up cashier and support accounts receivable.
• 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 Abilities

• Knowledge of fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Sound 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

Associate degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field, required. Minimum two years of fund accounting and financial reporting experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or CPA certification, preferred.
• Higher education experience, preferred.

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 Institution. 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 an Associate's Degree or Higher?
• Yes
• No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts above the High School Level
• License or Certification
• Additional Transcript 1
• Additional Transcript 2

Locations

Rutherford Campus
286 ICC Loop Road
P.O. Box 804
Spindale, NC 28160
[phone]
TTY: [phone]

Polk Center
1255 West Mills St.
Columbus, NC 28722
[phone]

Rutherfordton Learning Center
134 Maple Street
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
[phone]