Title: Accountant II

Institution: Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

Prepare budgets and ensure that financial data is presented correctly and timely.

Job Duties

• Generate institution’s budgets.

• Prepare financial statements for the Foundation.

• Prepare and post monthly departmental charges.

• Prepare quarterly reports.

• Reconcile monthly bank statements.

• Prepare Form 990.

• Prepare indirect cost report.

• Prepare grant activity schedules.

• Provide financial data to IPEDS for institution.

• Post entries pertinent to budget revisions.

• Make correcting entries to the general ledger.

• Prepare budget data and financial data for binding and distribution.

• Analyze financial data to be used in the decision-making process.

• Provide answers to questions related to budget and financial statements posed by internal and external sources.

• Serve as a liaison to the Foundation.

• Perform research for consistency and accuracy and to ensure that the institution is in compliance with policies and procedures.

• Maintain actual and budgeted data for payroll.

• Reconcile monthly payroll reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two years of general accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial reporting, preferably in a higher education or nonprofit environment.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, budgets, and grant reports.
• Experience with government or foundation reporting requirements (e.g., Form 990, IPEDS, indirect cost reporting).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and public relations communication skills; ability to effectively communicate using written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Banner database software knowledge or experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform complex accounting calculations.
• Reasoning ability required in decision-making, applying relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations and performing various tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Office administration, time management, organizational, and scheduling skills required. Knowledge of GAAP, budget management, and financial accounting. Must be able to exercise ethics and maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing at times
• Prolonged screen time
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Repetitive Movement

Pay Rate:  $48,282 - $60,352 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.)

Position Close Date:  Open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by, 12/13/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application.  Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.  

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.