Accountant I

Metropolitan Community College (Neb.); Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College seeks an Accountant I to perform GAAP-based accounting, prepare routine financial reports, and assist with audits. You will maintain ERP records, support fixed assets, payroll liabilities, and monthly reconciliations in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, problem solving, and teamwork, with opportunities to drive system improvements and contribute to cross-campus projects at the Fort Omaha Campus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, standard accounting practices, and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing audit work papers and financial statements.
• Ability to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and prepare JE entries.

Responsibilities

• Balance and reconcile journals, ledgers, and bank statements.
• Assist in year-end financial statements and audit work papers.
• Prepare standard accounting reports and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Maintain files in the ERP system and support payroll and fixed assets areas.
• Respond to inquiries and provide training support to staff as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit support

Excel proficiency

ERP systems (Colleague)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ClassificationRegularMinimum Pay$60,070.00Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYMetropolitan Community College is seeking a proactive, system-minded Accountant to join our team during an exciting period of growth and transformation. This role is ideal for a problem-solver who thrives in a shifting environment. In addition to handling standard accounting operations, you will have the opportunity to help shape our future state with various projects and system optimizations.The Accountant I performs accounting and analysis functions for the College in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Assists with preparation of annual audit work papers. Assists in preparation of routine, ad hoc financial and analytical reports. Maintains files in enterprise resource system. May act as a lead to departmental functions and assist with training newly hired staff.This announcement is live through November 19, 2026 at 11:59pm and will no longer be listed as of November 20, 2026.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:Monitors assigned accounting sub-system(s); analyzes and reconciles accounting data and transactions; initiates contact with outside agent, institution, or with other MCC units to develop and implement a solution to accounting discrepancy.Performs the work in a timely manner according to special financial and accounting practices defined and established for the assigned sub-system.Analyzes complex reconciliation documents and other information to arrive at logical and accurate conclusions.Determines appropriate corrective action to take when confronted with discrepancies and takes the initiative to assure that corrective action is completed.Adequately analyzes the effects of transactions on reports, as well as accounting systems and sub-systems.Applies GAAP, applicable state and federal fiscal guidelines, and agency fiscal policies to record financial activity in accounting systems and varied sub-systems.Responds to inquiries for solution of routine accounting problems.Maintains knowledge of current federal, state, department and GAAP rules, trends and developments in the field. Applies relevant new knowledge to performance or responsibilities.Balances and reconciles accounting records such as journals, ledgers, batch reports, bank statements, assigned grants and contracts, agency-generated reports or related records. Determines sources of errors by researching accounting records. Records correcting journal entries.Participates in the compilation of data and prepares standard accounting reports.Assists with preparation of year-end financial statements and audit work papers.Assist with Sales Tax for College.Responsible for assigned financial reporting and analysis of auxiliary operations.Responsible for fixed assets accounting including the recording of depreciation, disposals, capitalization, as well as reconciliation of fixed assets.Reconciliation of Payroll-related liability accounts.Review and analysis of employee-level payroll data.Assist with processing procurement card charges into accounting system monthly.Provides support to auditors and other reviewers. Identifies and corrects procedural problems revealed in reviews and audits.Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.Create customer invoices.Other tasks as assigned.Possible cross-training with other Accountant positions. Tasks may vary over time.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pmOn-premise position located at the Fort Omaha CampusKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.Knowledge of applicable FASB and GASB standards and pronouncements.Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use College provided software; e.g., Ellucian’s Colleague, and Microsoft Office products, including Excel.Knowledge of state and federal fund accounting regulations.Knowledge of Financial Services procedures.Skill in supervision and training.Ability to create and utilize database management.Skill in demonstrating a cooperative and professional attitude.Communication skills both written and orally, and excellent spelling, grammar, and editing skills.Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Ability to plan, organize and perform professional level accounting duties and apply governmental accounting and auditing principles and procedures in the work performed.Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment.Ability to perform complex analytical studies and draw sound conclusions.Ability to manage and prioritize multiple departments and tasks.Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to College and Foundation business.Ability to use office equipment including computer, copier, scanner, and fax machine.Ability to maintain professionalism, patience and understanding in stressful situations.Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education.Three (3) years of full-time, work-related experience.Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or position responsibilities.Background check required.The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations .