Accountant I

Position summary:

The Accountant I will assist with accounting duties related to general accounting, and various student account related accounting responsibilities, which includes providing backup for other accountant positions, and providing assistance to all areas of the business office as needed. 

Position responsibilities:

• Monthly/Quarterly/Annual accounting – preparing reports with reconciliations
• Prepare monthly journal entries for common cost allocations, monthly sales tax returns, and adjusting journal entries as needed
• Ability to interpret and apply statutes and rules and regulations as necessary
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Inventory of capitalized assets and accumulated depreciation for Annual Financial Report
• Perform duties related to student accounts, audit, or other time sensitive events
• Assists with Third-Party Billing
• Assist with generating and verifying 1098Ts
• Complete budget transfers and modifications
• Complete bank/wire transfers for various accounts as needed in a timely manner
• Train as back up for the accountant position
• Serve as a productive and participatory member of the Business Office team
• Participate in process developments and play an integral role in the implementation of such processes
• Regular attendance of a full-time workday; excess hours may be required during peak periods
• Attend necessary conferences and seminars to remain current in field
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
• Minimum experience of two years in similar position
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and the functioning of an accounting system
• Excellent computer skills with strong skills in Excel spreadsheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep accurate, detailed records while working on multiple projects
• Must be able to handle high levels of stress
• Must have very strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be a self-starter who is expected to complete work in a timely manner

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports    0 Part-Time Direct Reports

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
• Compensation for this 12-month position is $44,985

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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