Staff Accountant at Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. in Mission, Kansas

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and reporting financial and accounting information. Working under the supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, assisting with the month-end close, reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts, maintaining the fixed asset software and inventory ledgers. The Staff Accountant will also assist in yearly audit and tax return preparations. Performs accounting work that involves the independent and regular use of discretion and judgment. Internal contacts are primarily with School Directors, Managers of Business Services, and field specialists. Some travel may be required to assist campus Business Office as needed and perform institutional quality reviews. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concordes Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with month-end closing duties related to fixed assets and fixed asset software, SAGE. Ensures accurate book and tax depreciation records, as well as examines and reviews fixed asset records for proper disposition and classifications


• Responsible for maintaining inventory sub-ledger and general ledger by working directly with campus business office. Reviews and adjust inventory as needed and ensures inventory levels are reasonable and accurate by completing monthly reconciliations


• Responsible for cash journal entries and bank reconciliations


• Assist in timely and accurate filings and submissions of property tax returns for all campus locations with direction of management


• Ensures credit card payments are posted and reconciled daily


• Ensures received EFTs are reconciled and posted by campus on a weekly basis


• Maintains knowledge of corporate and accounting procedures and ensures designated campuses are compliant. Advises management about noncompliance of policy and procedures by campus


• Performs related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED

Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and practices. Must have knowledge of company policy and procedures. Ability to communicate with internal and external contacts.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Four-year college degree with an emphasis in accounting or finance