FT Professional Support - Accounting Specialist

Title: FT Professional Support

• Accounting Specialist

This posting is open until filled

The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is: 10/30/2023

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Compensation Type: Hourly Salary

New Hire Starting Pay: $18.66 - $20.89

Employee Classification: FT Support Staff- Union

Level: FT Support-5

Division: Financial Services

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Department: Accounting Services

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Campus Location: LCC Downtown Campus

Position Type: Regular/Continuing

Bargaining Unit: ASP FT/ESP

To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site.

For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site.

Job Summary:

The Accounting Specialist maintains and monitors accounting data entered online, including auditing and reconciling data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the College and the Foundation. This position is responsible for all accounting processes, such as accounts receivable, monitoring bank balances, processing journal entries, reconciling customer account balances, reconciling general ledger balances, reconciling fund balances, and monitoring fixed assets.

This position also takes part in processing College check runs and check maintenance, and monitors accounts payable and payroll functions for accuracy in the general ledger. This position will also assist in projects as assigned by the Assistant Controller.

The successful candidate in this position will champion the College's diversity initiatives and promote diversity and inclusion.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Required Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in accounting or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience

Significant experience working in accounting, specifically financial data analysis and general ledger reconciliations

Significant experience working with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word

Demonstrated experience with accounting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field

Experience working in governmental fund accounting

Lansing Community College is an equal opportunity, educational institution/employer.