Accounting Specialist — Journal Entries & Reporting

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

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, MO seeks an accounting support professional to assist with data accuracy and reliable financial operations. The role focuses on journal entry review, payment processing, and maintaining precise records.

The incumbent will verify approvals, ensure complete documentation, and support process improvements while upholding internal controls. A Bachelor’s-level? No, an associate degree and 1 year of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance Management.
• At least 1 year of accounting/finance support experience.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entry 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 principles

Financial analysis techniques

Accounting systems management

Statistical concepts

Report preparation techniques

Accounting software

Interpersonal skills

Reading financial statements

Applying accounting principles

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance Management

Job description

Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, MO seeks an accounting support professional to assist with data accuracy and reliable financial operations. The role focuses on journal entry review, payment processing, and maintaining precise records.

The incumbent will verify approvals, ensure complete documentation, and support process improvements while upholding internal controls. A Bachelor’s-level? No, an associate degree and 1 year of experience are required.