GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:  The Accountant reports to the Director of Financial Services/Controller. This position performs professional work requiring knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GAAP) and a solid understanding and application of concepts, theories, principles, terminology and applied basis of accounting.

DUTIES:

• Maintain the general ledger including preparation of journal entries with supporting analysis and documentation.
• Assist with the year-end balancing, reconciling, closing, and financial statement preparation for state, county and institution funds including the preparation of year-end leave rollover and journal entries.
• Assist with the set-up and monitoring of budgets for all funds.
• Assists with reports as required and requested by the NCCCS, the NC State Auditor, the NC State Controller, and other government agencies, including the monthly 112 report.
• Assists with quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting, including W-2 processing, to the IRS, Social Security Administration, NC State Department of Revenue, and other governmental agencies as required.
• Maintains working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, FLSA, and other Federal and State laws relating to payroll and taxes
• Assists as backup to Accounts Payable function
• Maintain log for checks, CORE banking function and balancing of cashbooks to general ledger.
• Manages the administration of the College’s CORE banking system including positive pay.
• Manages the College’s PCI Compliance records in conjunction with Information Technology Services staff.
• Manages the College’s Merchant Card Processing needs for credit card processing.
• Assists with reconciling financial aid activity each month in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Financial Services and the Financial Aid Department.
• Backup for the GAPS system and performs the drawdown of federal funds.
• Aids the Assistant Controller in the timely completion of bank reconciliations.
• Serves as backup with the E.A.G.L.E. process and performs internal audit duties in conjunction with the Assistant Controller.
• Assists in the financial administration of the College’s grants in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Financial Services, grant writer and the grant project manager.
• Assists with the accounting and financial statement preparation of the RCC Foundation in conjunction the Assistant Director of Financial Services, Foundation Treasurer and Director of Financial Services.
• Cross train and serve as backup on business office functions such as payroll, accounts receivable, and cash receipts.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Commit to a program of continuous improvement in all areas of responsibilities including personal and professional development as well as the professional development of the staff members. 
• Exercise attention to detail to minimize errors.

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and the academic, intellectual, and social development of all students and employees.
• An understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission. 
• Treats others respectfully, speaks to others courteously, and behaves in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interactions that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.
• Acts as a team player when working with any and all employees of the College.
• Serves on institutional committees as appointed by the President.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures. Promote good safety habits and be compliant with OSHA safety regulations. Randolph Community College conducts a background check and drug screening on all full-time new hires.
• Randolph Community College conducts a background check and drug screening on all full-time new hires.