Austin Community College
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on the closing date, i.e., at midnight the day before the closing date. Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. – AR 4.0300.01 Job Title : Accountant Job Description Summary : To conduct financial accounting activities including preparation of financial reports and statements; monitor account activities and handle compliance issues for restricted accounts; and provide assistance with annual audit process. Description of Duties and Tasks : Prepares journal entries, reviews, reconciles, and analyzes general ledger accounts. Monitors and reconciles reports to the general ledger transactions for accuracy. Assures compliance with external agency requirements and informs management of any modifications or additions to reporting requirements. Assists with the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, ad hoc reports, and other financial accounting statements. Develops or assists with developing procedures to improve departmental workflows. Interfaces with internal and external parties as required ensuring provision of accurate information. Provides assistance with the annual audit process as required. Stays current with new accounting pronouncements related to financial reporting for higher education. Reviews source documents for compliance with rules and regulations; and determines the handling of transactions within designated limits. Collaborates with internal and external business partners to resolve matters relating to financial reporting and audit preparation. Assists with month‑end and fiscal year‑end close and other duties as needed. Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data. Prepares custom reports by studying variances; preparing and reviewing budgets; and developing forecasts. Complies with state and federal requirements by studying regulations, adhering to requirements, and collaborating with leadership on the required actions. Acts as backup for the manager or director of the department. Knowledge : Automated financial systems. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Financial reporting and auditing processes. Skills : Maintaining an established work schedule. Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy. Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow‑through. Preparing monthly and annual financial statements. Assisting with monthly and year‑end close activities. Collaborating with staff to resolve matters relating to financial reporting and audit processes. Maintaining confidentiality of work‑related information and materials. Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships. Technology Skills : Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software. Use automated financial systems. Required Work Experience : Two years of related work experience. Preferred Work Experience : Four years of work experience in accounting. Required Education : Bachelor's degree. Preferred Education : Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Physical Requirements : Work is performed in a standard office environment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds. Salary Range : $57,773 - $72,216 Number Of Openings : 2 Job Posting Close Date : January 20, 2026 Clery Act : As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Disclaimer : The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
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Job postings are removed from advertising at
12:00 A.M.
on the closing date, i.e., at midnight the day before the closing date. Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. – AR 4.0300.01 Job Title : Accountant Job Description Summary : To conduct financial accounting activities including preparation of financial reports and statements; monitor account activities and handle compliance issues for restricted accounts; and provide assistance with annual audit process. Description of Duties and Tasks : Prepares journal entries, reviews, reconciles, and analyzes general ledger accounts. Monitors and reconciles reports to the general ledger transactions for accuracy. Assures compliance with external agency requirements and informs management of any modifications or additions to reporting requirements. Assists with the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, ad hoc reports, and other financial accounting statements. Develops or assists with developing procedures to improve departmental workflows. Interfaces with internal and external parties as required ensuring provision of accurate information. Provides assistance with the annual audit process as required. Stays current with new accounting pronouncements related to financial reporting for higher education. Reviews source documents for compliance with rules and regulations; and determines the handling of transactions within designated limits. Collaborates with internal and external business partners to resolve matters relating to financial reporting and audit preparation. Assists with month‑end and fiscal year‑end close and other duties as needed. Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data. Prepares custom reports by studying variances; preparing and reviewing budgets; and developing forecasts. Complies with state and federal requirements by studying regulations, adhering to requirements, and collaborating with leadership on the required actions. Acts as backup for the manager or director of the department. Knowledge : Automated financial systems. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Financial reporting and auditing processes. Skills : Maintaining an established work schedule. Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy. Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow‑through. Preparing monthly and annual financial statements. Assisting with monthly and year‑end close activities. Collaborating with staff to resolve matters relating to financial reporting and audit processes. Maintaining confidentiality of work‑related information and materials. Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships. Technology Skills : Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software. Use automated financial systems. Required Work Experience : Two years of related work experience. Preferred Work Experience : Four years of work experience in accounting. Required Education : Bachelor's degree. Preferred Education : Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Physical Requirements : Work is performed in a standard office environment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 20 pounds. Salary Range : $57,773 - $72,216 Number Of Openings : 2 Job Posting Close Date : January 20, 2026 Clery Act : As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Disclaimer : The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
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