GL Accountant

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND

Texas City, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 62,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

College of the Mainland in Texas City seeks a GL Accountant for a 12-month term to perform general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close. This exempt full-time role supports the Controller and Accounts Payable staff, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Requires an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with 2 years GL experience; a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years is preferred.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with two years maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with four years maintaining and reconciling general ledger and bank accounts
Two years preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaids, reclasses, month-end adjustments and month-end close
Understanding of GAAP, GASB, and FASB regulations
Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month end deadlines
Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Experience performing monthly bank reconciliations and resolving outstanding items
Ability to coordinate resolutions with AP, AR, and other business units
Ability to reconcile fixed and capital asset accounts and reporting
Strong attention to detail and independent work style
Use of word processing and spreadsheet software applications
Preparing detailed reports on a timely basis
Interpreting financial records and statements
Basic supervision knowledge
Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with colleagues and public

Responsibilities

Perform regular monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly
Prepare and review bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries for budget transfers, reallocations, and other financial transactions
Monthly reconciliation of fixed and capital asset reports
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process to ensure accuracy
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Operations, and Banking Institutions to investigate issues
Assist with preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings
Review balance sheet accounts for completeness and accuracy
Maintain documentation and reconciliation workpapers per retention policies
Perform ad hoc financial analysis as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

ERP accounting systems

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number AS546P

Position Title

Position Title GL Accountant

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 two (2) years maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts with progressive accounting experience, and two (2) years preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaids, reclasses, month-end adjustments and month-end close.

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 one (1) year working experience with Ellucian: Colleague-Financial.

Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP )
Understanding of Government Accounting Standards Board ( GASB ) regulations
Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB ) regulations
Minimum two (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 1-2 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

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 $49,692

Mid Point Salary Range

Mid Point Salary Range .

Maximum Salary Range

Maximum Salary Range $62,115

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/11/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes

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 1992.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents