Staff Accountant

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PERA retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Fitness center

Job summary

Lamar Community College is seeking a Staff Accountant to coordinate Accounts Payable, Payroll, CORE journal entries, and travel activities. The role requires a solid accounting background and meticulous attention to detail, with the potential fit for a recently certified public accountant.

The position involves purchasing responsibilities, including purchase orders and vendor setup, and monthly/biweekly payroll processing to ensure timely, accurate payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
• Minimum 1 year accounting experience.
• CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable data entry and weekly check runs.
• Manage payroll processing and related reporting.
• Handle journal entries in Banner and monthly closings.
• Assist with procurement, P-Card, and vendor setup in CORE.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Interpersonal

Communication

Organizational

Multitasking

Customer service

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

CPA designation

Tools

Banner

CORE system

QuickBooks Pro Plus

Job description

Title: Staff Accountant

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Lamar Community College

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: LCC Business Office

Campus: Lamar Main Campus

Location: Lamar

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000

Who We Are:

At Lamar Community College, you'll find the rare opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying the benefits of rural Colorado living. Trade traffic for open roads, crowded neighborhoods for friendly faces, and long commutes for more time doing what you love.

Our campus is at the center of a vibrant and supportive community where employees have the chance to make a visible impact, build genuine relationships, and help shape the future of students and the region. From community festivals and local sporting events to outdoor adventures, stunning prairie sunsets, and some of the best stargazing in Colorado, Lamar offers a lifestyle that is both rewarding and refreshing.

If you're looking for a career where your work matters, your voice is valued, and your community knows your name, Lamar Community College may be exactly the place you've been searching for.

Job Summary:

Lamar Community College is seeking a Staff Accountant to coordinate Accounts Payable, Payroll, CORE journal entries, and travel activities.

Candidates must possess a strong accounting and clerical background and have a solid attention to detail. The position is well suited for a recently certified public accountant.

The coordinator is responsible for purchasing activities for the college, to include purchase orders, procurement cards, and new vendor set-up.

The position is accountable for processing monthly and bi-weekly payrolls accurately, efficiently, and on time.

This position requires the ability to acquire technical knowledge pertaining to Federal, State, institutional, and private programs and regulations; significant interpersonal skills; verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to interact with a wide range of professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Accounts Payable data entry and weekly check run process.
• Verify all vendors in the STARS and PERA websites and complete monthly reporting.
• Compile and complete the process for all PERA retiree reporting.
• Complete the quarterly 1099 reporting, including the FARWHLY checklist and vendor analysis reports.
• Create invoices for various billing in QuickBooks and reconcile payments and past-due invoices utilizing QuickBooks.
• Serve as the P-Card and Travel Card Administrator for LCC and conduct yearly P-Card and Travel Card training for all cardholders.
• Manage all travel expense reports, travel advances, and travel authorizations; serve as the travel events coordinator; and help manage faculty and staff travel arrangements.
• Review, audit, and reallocate the monthly travel card statements.
• Responsible for all internal audits for P-Card and Travel Card transactions and monthly reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly cash and credit card reports.
• Data input of journal entries in Banner. Responsible for scanning and indexing Accounts Payable documents, and P-Card and Travel Card documents.
• Maintain all invoicing to outside entities of the College.
• Responsible for all purchasing activities in the Business Office, including creating solicitations in the State CORE system and posting accounting documents in CORE as created by the Controller.
• Process all bids and awards in CORE.
• Serve as backup for purchase order entry.
• Responsible for processing, monitoring, and reviewing monthly and biweekly payrolls accurately and efficiently, including review of biweekly and monthly timesheets. Communicate with employees regarding timesheet questions and issues.
• Ensure the Payroll Office adheres to biweekly and monthly payroll deadlines and update reconciliation documents and payroll reports before, during, and after payroll to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for all data entry and processing of FLAC assignments.
• Manage the imprest check process.
• Provide general and service-based support for payroll, including assisting employees in completing timesheets and forms.
• Assist the Controller with completion of data requests from College staff and/or the System Office, as well as special projects, year-end close activities, and financial audits.
• Monitor recommendations for improving internal controls based on System recommendations.
• Respond to questions regarding typical accounting treatment in various situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Proficient with computer applications and able to learn new systems.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or business and a minimum of 1 year accounting experience.
2. CPA designation

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with Banner educational accounting system.
2. Experience with QuickBooks Pro Plus.

Selection Process:

One round-interview process

All applications must be submitted online. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application package that includes:
Cover Letter describing interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the requirements
Current Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for three (3) professional references; to include one (1) recent supervisor, one (1) recent colleague.
Official Transcripts verifying the highest degree earned will be required upon offer of employment and should be sent to [e-mail].

By submitting an application for this position, applicants certify that all statements, information, and documents provided are true, complete, and accurate to the best of their knowledge. Applicants further acknowledge that any omissions, misrepresentations, or false information-whether intentional or unintentional-may result in disqualification from consideration, disciplinary action, termination of employment, and/or legal action as permitted by law.

Notice to all Applicants

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
LCC participates in E-Verify.
Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

Additional Information/Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, and medical transport plans
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• Generous retirement benefits through PERA, including employer-matched retirement contributions and optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Tuition reimbursement to support your educational and professional growth
• Exceptional paid leave benefits (15 hours of annual; 10 hours of sick accrued each month)
• A supportive, mission-driven environment where your work directly impacts students and the community
• Free employee access to our Fitness Center