Accounting Operations & Journal Entry Specialist

Metropolitan Community College; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College is seeking incumbents to support accounting functions, ensure data accuracy, and assist with journal entries and payment processing.

The role involves reviewing journal entry documentation, ensuring proper approvals, entering entries timely, assisting with check runs, and maintaining records in accordance with procedures and internal controls. Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in accounting or finance and one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance Management.
• One year of experience in accounting/finance support or related area.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entry supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate account coding prior to processing.
• Verify that required approvals are obtained and properly documented before entering or processing journal entries.
• Enter journal entries into the accounting system accurately and timely, ensuring transactions are recorded to the appropriate account string.
• Assist with check runs by reviewing payment documentation, verifying required approvals, auditing the trial check register and preparing payment batches for processing.
• Review accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness and research discrepancies or missing information as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with established procedures and internal controls, ensuring records are readily accessible for reference and audit purposes.
• Research financial and accounting topics, analyze financial data, and assist with special projects, process improvements, and other departmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Financial systems

Reporting techniques

Accounting principles

Regulatory knowledge

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance Management

Job description

Metropolitan Community College is seeking incumbents to support accounting functions, ensure data accuracy, and assist with journal entries and payment processing.

The role involves reviewing journal entry documentation, ensuring proper approvals, entering entries timely, assisting with check runs, and maintaining records in accordance with procedures and internal controls. Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in accounting or finance and one year of related experience.