Financial Accountant

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND

Texas City (TX)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX is hiring a full-time Accountant for a 12-month contract term. The role requires GL accounting, journal entries, month-end closing, and extensive bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.

The ideal candidate has an associate or bachelor degree in accounting or finance with several years of experience in education or similar sectors. Responsibilities include accurate general ledger maintenance, month-end close support, and coordinating with AP/AR

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 3 years of GL accounting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 4 years GL accounting and month-end close experience.
GAAP, GASB, and FASB knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform regular, monthly, quarterly, and annual GL account reconciliations.
Prepare and review bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare journal entries for budget transfers and reclasses.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Support preparation of financial statements and regulatory filings.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

Bank reconciliations

Excel pivot tables

VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP

ERP accounting systems

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP accounting systems

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisors name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number AS558P

Position Title

Contract Length 12 months

Class Summary

Performs a broad scope of professional accounting activities requiring experienced, professional knowledge and application of accounting and General Ledger (GL) reconciliation accounting principles and practices. Performs a wide range of detailed/complex accounting and advisory functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, pronouncements from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Provides backup and support to the Controller and Accounts Payable staff, as required.

Candidates Eligible to Apply

Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External

Position Type

Position Type Exempt Staff

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time

Position Funding Type

Position Funding Type Regular

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, and three (3) years maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts with progressive accounting experience, and three (3) years preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaids, reclasses, month-end adjustments and month-end close, and two (2) years working in the Education Industry

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a Finance, four (4) years maintaining and reconciling general ledger and bank accounts, four (4) years preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaids, reclasses, month-end adjustments and month-end close, and two (2) years working in the Education Industry. Ellucian: Colleague or Banner Financial experience helpful.

Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP )
Understanding of Government Accounting Standards Board ( GASB ) regulations
Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB ) regulations
Minimum three (2) years’ General Ledger Accounting experience
Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month end deadlines
Demonstrated experience with month-end close, preparing journal entries, and account reconciliations
Minimum 2 years’ experience performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching and resolving outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and other reconciling items
Ability to independently identify discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with AP, AR, Banking Institutions, and/or other business units
Ability to reconcile fixed and capital asset accounts and reporting
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
Use of computers and related word processing and spreadsheet software application programs
Preparing detailed reports on a timely basis
Interpreting financial records and statements
Basic knowledge and experience in supervision
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

Minimum four (4) years’ General Ledger Accounting experience
Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP , and ERP accounting systems
Minimum four (4) years’ experience performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching and resolving outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and other reconciling items
Experience reconciling fixed and capital asset accounts and knowledge of fixed asset capitalization policies and depreciation methodologies
Experience supporting external audits and schedules
Minimum (2) years working in the Education Industry

Licensing/Certification Requirements

None

Job Duties

Perform regular, monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
Prepare and review bank reconciliations, researching and resolving outstanding transactions and discrepancies.
Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries to ensure accurate and timely posting of budget transfers, benefit reallocation, and other financial transactions.
Monthly reconciliation of fixed and capital asset reports ensuring activity is accurately recorded and supported.
Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process by meeting established deadlines and ensuring the accuracy of account balances.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Operations, Banking Institutions, and other departments to investigate and resolve accounting issues.
Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings as assigned.
Review balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of outstanding items.
Maintain accurate documentation and reconciliation workpapers in accordance with company retention policies.
Perform other duties, special projects, and ad hoc financial analysis, as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Minimum Salary Range

Minimum Salary Range $55,673

Mid Point Salary Range

Mid Point Salary Range .

Maximum Salary Range

Maximum Salary Range $75,160

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/12/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please NOTE : All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisors name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.

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* Do you have an Associate's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of accounting work experience?
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* Do you have experience with bank, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations?
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* Do you have experience using Excel and/or managing spreadsheets for data usage?
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