Accountant I - Kilgore, TX

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

Position responsibilities:

• Monthly/Quarterly/Annual grant accounting – preparing reports with reconciliations for specific grants
• Manage and ensure accuracy of Employee Tuition Grants, as well as being responsible for the accuracy of annual and other special student account charge processes.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for common cost allocations, and correcting journal entries as needed
• Ability to interpret and apply statutes and rules and regulations as necessary
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Perform all grant related duties including draw downs
• Work closely with grant writers and submit grants timely
• Perform duties related to registration, audit, or other time sensitive events
• Assists with Third-Party Billing
• Assist with generating and verifying 1098Ts
• Complete budget transfers and modifications
• Train as back up for the accountant position
• Serve as a productive and participatory member of the Business Office team
• 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 …