Accountant I

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Accountant I in Lorman, Mississippi. The role involves maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, and reconciling accounts. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is essential, coupled with two years of accounting experience.

Preferred candidates will have a Master’s degree. Key skills include knowledge of accounting principles, effective communication, and strong analytical abilities. This position contributes to the preparation of financial statements and involves payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years’ accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the general ledger, including preparation of journal entries with supporting analysis and documentation.
• Completes monthly and year-end balancing and reconciling for state, federal and institutional funds.
• Sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts timely, verifies deposits, and addresses bank inquiries.
• Runs payroll feed processes to the general ledger.
• Assists in the preparation of year-end financial statements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Effective time management skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to interpret laws and regulations

Ability to analyze financial data

Ability to make sound judgments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

Accountant I

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains the general ledger, including preparation of journal entries with supporting analysis and documentation.
• Completes monthly and year‑end balancing and reconciling for state, federal and institutional funds.
• Sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts timely, verifies deposits, and addresses bank inquiries.
• Runs payroll feed processes to the general ledger, making journal entries as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of year‑end financial statements.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years’ accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communications skills, verbal, written and interpersonal.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and effectively communicate findings to management.
• Ability to make sound and independent judgments.