Fiscal Analyst/Accountant

Lawson State Community College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a Fiscal Analyst/Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and perform key accounting functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, grant accounting, and cash management. The role supports reporting, audits, and decision-making with GAAP compliance.

Salary is placed on Schedule C3-2 ($54,515–$89,060) based on experience; flexibility and travel to multiple campuses may be required as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of related accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, auditing, budgeting, and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile investment accounts and record activity.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and adjust as needed.
• Record and bill for grants per requirements.
• Analyze cash activity and assist with cash projections.
• Assist in preparing financial statements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Flexible schedule

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Position Summary

The Fiscal Analyst/Accountant performs professional duties by maintaining accurate and timely financial records for the College. This position performs key accounting functions including bank and investment reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, grant accounting, and cash management. The role also supports financial reporting and assists with audits to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations. Supports other roles in fiscal services. A high degree of decision-making and independent judgment with matters of significance is expected in this role to help the institution make smart business decisions.

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3-2 $54,515 -$89,060 based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reconcile all bank accounts to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Reconcile investment accounts and record related activity.
• Prepare and post journal entries as required.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and make appropriate adjustments.
• Record, analyze, and bill for various grants in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Analyze daily cash activity and assist with cash management projections.
• Assist in the preparation of the College’s financial statements, balance sheets and income statements.
• Provide support to the College’s auditors during audits.
• Serve as backup support to other roles as assigned.
• Assist federal, state, and local auditors by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Monitor and analyze assigned financial accounts.
• Conduct cost-benefit studies for new projects or programs.
• Ensure financial records follow laws, ACCS, and Lawson State policies and rules, such as GAAP.
• Perform related duties as required to support departmental and institutional operations.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments within the fiscal and accounting field and make recommendations to the CFO.
• Prepare standard and specialized reports through operational analysis of data from College systems, sub-systems, and procedures; provide information to management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports, and presenting findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Serve on College and System-wide committees as assigned.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Lawson State Community College.
• Represent the College professionally in responding to ACCS System Office employees, business and education executives, auditors, college personnel, students, and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CFO, Director of Accounting, or designee

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting or related.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting, auditing, banking, budgeting, and financial management.
• Knowledge of financial statement analysis with the ability to interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports.

Other Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under moderate pressure of schedules, deadlines, and requirements for accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skill.
• Ability to think in a logical manner and to organize and analyze data.
• Exercises a high degree of confidentiality, independent judgment, initiative, and self-direction, and effectively manages stress associated with the work.
• Ability to meet the needs of the College by working a flexible schedule, including day, evening, night, and weekend hours.
• Ability to travel on occasion and work across multiple campuses.
• Knowledge of state government fiscal and accounting processes. A
• Ability to proficiently apply mathematical concepts; interpret and analyze financial data, records, and reports.
• Demonstrated understanding, sensitivity, and commitment to meeting the needs of the diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and disability background of the student and community population.
• Represents the College in a professional manner in responding to ACCS System Office employees, business/education executives, college personnel, students, and the public.

Physical Requirements

• General office environment with the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to travel independently and navigate between multiple campuses.
• Ability to occasionally lift, move, or transport materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.