Finance Accountant

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

Retirement plans

Tuition reduction

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym access

Job summary

Johnson County Community College seeks a Finance Accountant to manage financial operations, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance. This role maintains the general ledger, monitors cash flow, and oversees fixed assets, grants, and contracts while supporting audits and ERP processes.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, preferably with higher education and Ellucian Banner, and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher Education experience preferred.
• Ellucian Banner experience preferred.
• Grant and fixed asset experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Board of Trustees Treasurer’s Report and conduct financial analyses.
• Monitor daily cash flow and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with grant/contract fiscal monitoring and audit schedules.
• Oversee payroll data upload from HR to the Banner system.
• Maintain the general ledger and accounting for fixed assets; support audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Position: Finance Accountant

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes

Starting Salary Range: $56,353.00 - $73,290.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary

The Finance Accountant supports the mission of JCCC by managing financial operations through accurate reporting, account reconciliation, and regulatory compliance. The role maintains the general ledger, monitors cash flow, and manages fixed asset accounting to ensure the integrity of financial records. Assists with grant and contract oversight, including fiscal monitoring and reporting. The incumbent contributes to internal and external audits, prepares financial analyses and Board reports, and supports ERP system processes. Requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience in Higher Education.
• Preferred experience with Ellucian Banner.
• Preferred grants and fixed asset experience.

Position details include but are not limited to

• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  • Prepare the monthly Board of Trustees Treasurer’s Report.
  • Conduct financial analysis as requested. Prepare grant fiscal reports for internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Cash & Account Management:
  • Monitor daily cash flow for the college.
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Complete various other account/fund reconciliations.
• Grants & Compliance:
  • Ensure appropriate documentation for fiscal transactions related to grants and contracts.
  • Assist with fiscal monitoring of grants and contracts to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
  • Assist with preparation of audit schedules and documentation for grant compliance audits.
• Payroll & Systems Oversight:
  • Oversee the bi-monthly payroll information upload from the Human Resources module to the Finance module within Banner.
• General Ledger & Core Accounting:
  • Maintain the general ledger, including review and assessment for adjustments.
  • Perform accounting for fixed assets (subsidiary ledger reconciliation, depreciation, construction projects).
• Audit & Financial Integrity:
  • Maintain financial records in accordance with audit standards.
  • Assist in the completion of the external audit.
  • Assist with preparation of annual audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Other duties as assigned:
  • Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.

Benefits Category

For Full‑time Employees:

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator [e-mail], or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559,Email to: [e-mail].

Disclosure

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the [e-mail]. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email [e-mail].

Advertised: 01 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: 15 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time