FT Professional Support - Accounting Specialist

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. 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 the general ledger for accuracy. 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.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Accounting, or related field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience

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

Demonstrated 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 prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html.