The Accounting Specialist II  position is located on the Cato Campus. 

General Function

With general direction, performs a variety of moderately complex, technical accounting tasks related to preparing, maintaining and reviewing financial reports and records.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operates Cashiering Counter daily.
2. Processes and maintains daily deposit and web as assigned.
3. Compiles and reconciles deposits for all campus locations.
4. Monitors activity in assigned accounts; audits specified accounts for accuracy; creates accounts as requested.
5. Balances and reconciles assigned accounts and/or funds; researches and reconciles any problems or discrepancies. 
6. Gathers and summarizes data; conducts research and analyzes data.
7. Prepares various journal entries; makes recommendations regarding journal entries.
8. Ensures that A/R matches Subsidiary accounts in General Ledger.
9. Reviews financial forms and records; researches and resolves discrepancies.
10. Processes various forms and other financial information and materials; enters financial information.
11. May assist with budget for Cato Campus Business Office.
12. May provide information and respond to student inquiries; may advise departments on policies and procedures relating to their budgets and other financial information.
13. May review student accounts, various financial forms and records; may research and resolve discrepancies.
14. Reviews and transmits Federal Financial Aid awards to students accounts and process Financial Aid refunds.
15. Reconciles Due to and Due from Accounts after Financial Aid awards are processed.
16. Processes cash receipts and bank transfers from various areas within the college.
17. Communicates with the North Carolina Community College System Office regarding State Deposits and Certifications notifications to resolve discrepancies.
18. Reconciles Bankcard Account.
19. Process and Reconcile Refund of Payroll
20. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

·         Knowledge of standard business practices pertaining to the areas of Budget, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to communicate financial information with personnel at all levels

·         Ability to maintain, review and analyze financial reports and statements

·         Excellent customer service skills

·         Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple assignments, adapting to changing priorities and situations, and follow-through on the completion of assignments