Staff Accountant

Position Summary

This position, under the general supervision of the Assistant Controller, performs staff accountant duties such as account analysis and reconciliation, transaction review, unclaimed property reporting, and other accounting duties.

• Reviews expense items for State, County and Institutional funds and issues payments on a weekly basis.
• Ensures cash availability before release of checks, reviews vouchers for accuracy and compliance, uploads positive pay files, and processes check voids, stop payments, and reissues.
• Enters ACHs and wires for daily deposit requests and refund transmittals to third‑party refund processor.
• Prepares foundation reimbursement requests, payroll remittance checks, student refunds, and financial aid checks as requested in a timely manner.
• Maintains vendor W‑9 forms, reviews expense items for sales and use tax and 1099 compliance, and prepares monthly sales and use tax payable check requests.
• Performs account analysis and reconciliations to include agency scholarships and accounts payable reconciliations.
• Reviews unreconciled payments, contacts payee to confirm receipt of payment, and minimizes the number of payments that must be escheated; submits annual escheat report by the required deadline.
• Works closely with purchasing and other Business Office staff to communicate issues and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy of general ledger and compliance with college, state, and federal policies.
• Assists with preparation of financial statements through preparation of prepaid and accrual lead sheets and associated audit documentation.
• Assists in internal control over financial reporting and compliance through the EAGLE Framework.
• Supports Controller and Assistant Controller with research and projects.
• Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
• Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Must have two years of full‑time or equivalent accounts payable, accounting or auditing work experience.
• Must have experience ensuring compliance with tax reporting and institutional policies.

• Experience with financial systems such as Colleague.
• Work experience in higher education, governmental, or non‑profit organizations.
• Advanced Excel experience.
• Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Applicant should:

• Read the following before submitting the Application:
  When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications within the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.

PLEASE NOTE:

DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT

If selected for hire:

• Official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
• Transcripts outside of the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES‑recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE:

FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Position Type: Full Time Regular

Annual

Schedule:

N/A

Expected

Work Schedule:

Standard (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday)

Anticipated Days: Monday – Friday

Anticipated Hours per Week: 40

Work Location: Sunni crest Building, 340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801

Salary: $56,988 per year (non‑negotiable)

The total compensation includes a 24.67% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions toward medical and dental policies, and fully funded life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment policy, representing nearly 30% of total compensation.

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