Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Number of Openings:           1

Institution:                           Cleveland State Community College

Department:                         Finance

Reports to:                           Manager of Accounting Services

Campus Location:                Cleveland, Tennessee

Salary Range:                       $$49,453-$61,817

Position Status:                     Exempt / Full-Time

Moving Allowance:                N/A

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following: 

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring that all College finance accounts, including account maintenance, transaction processing, and reporting, are accurate, timely, and compliant with institutional, TBR (Tennessee Board of Regents), federal, and state regulations, policies, and guidelines. This role executes and audits complex accounting transactions using advanced technology to provide professional financial services in support of the College’s operations. Additionally, the Senior Accountant provides leadership and guidance to the College’s Accountant.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICIATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in any combination of:
• At least three (3) years of direct supervision of staff, defined as assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing guidance.
• Monitoring and maintaining a general ledger (e.g., reviewing/preparing, journal vouchers, bank reconciliation, etc.).
• Financial reporting (e.g., month-end/year-end close process, preparing/reviewing reports/statements, etc.).
• Capital asset management (e.g., maintaining inventory, preparing journal entries, etc.).
• Budget analysis (e.g., variance assessment, forecasting, cost analysis, etc.).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

General Accounting (50%)

• Monitors the College’s general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Reviews and approves journal vouchers prepared by the Accountant.
• Prepares journal vouchers as needed for approval by the Manager of Accounting Services.
• Prepares bank reconciliations for review and approval by the Manager of Accounting Services.
• Oversees and monitors month-end close, quarterly reviews, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Financial Reporting (10%)

• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely annual and ad hoc financial reports.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and other reports to ensure compliance with GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board), AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), and federal and state reporting requirements.

Audit Support & Compliance (5%)

• Assist the Manager of Accounting Services in responding to requests from internal and external auditors.
• Monitor accounting systems to ensure proper internal controls, accuracy of financial information, and correct account classifications, to ensuring effective financial oversight and reporting.

Supervision & Departmental Support (15%)