Accountant I - AP

Hood College is hiring an Accountant I - AP to provide general accounting support and manage the Accounts Payable operation. The role focuses on accurate payment processing, account analysis and reconciliation, audit support, student receivables support, and customer service.

What you'll do:

• Reviews invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate authorization
• Provides guidance to faculty, staff, and students on expense reimbursement policies, payment approvals, and required forms
• Records accounts payable data in accounting system and perform weekly reconciliation of accounts payable aging report and general ledger
• Selects vendors to be paid taking into consideration cash available and payment due dates
• Sends list of selected vendors to Assistant Controller for review and approval
• Prepares, processes, and distributes all accounts payable checks
• Researches and analyzes vendor accounts as required
• Manages the processing and issuance of 1099NECs and 1099MISCs
• Maintains all vendor files assuring completeness, accuracy, and ease of retrieval
• Prepares account analysis and audit schedules
• Account analysis including but not limited to: Advances Prepaid Expenses Accounts Payable and Accounts Payable Miscellaneous Additional accounts and analysis to be determined
• Recommends and assists in the development of procedures in support of the Accounting Office and the College

What they're looking for:

• Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with all partners across campus and in the Accounting Office in support of Hood College's mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution
• Bachelor's degree preferred with an emphasis in accounting or business and one to two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• The ability to respond calmly and professionally to sometimes difficult, stressful, and challenging interactions is critical to successful performance of this function
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet
• Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Proficient with statistical and financial concepts
• Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports
• Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Tuition benefits