Accountant at Lake-Sumter State College – Leesburg, Florida

The Accountant is responsible for performing the general accounting and financial duties for the Colleges and LSSC Foundation including recording the pre-award and post-award grants. Prepare journal entries and process accounting and budget transactions throughout the year. Performs a broad range of accounting duties which requires knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements. Responsible for promoting and sustaining a collegial, respectful, and high-performing work environment for all employees.

Responsible for demonstrating LSSC’s values of learning, people, student success, forward-thinking, commitment to excellence, accessibility, diversity, partnerships, and sound management practices.

• Assist in the preparation of month-end and fiscal year-end closing and reporting processes in preparation of Annual Financial Report for both the College and Foundation.
• Assist in maintaining the property management database.
• Assist in budget preparations.
• Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts
• Serve as backup for Accounts Payable processing/disbursing vendor checks when needed.
• Prepare invoices and billings.
• Process employee travel reimbursement requests according to LSSC policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient in MS Teams.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and attention to detail skills; ability to anticipate outcomes.
• Ability to use appropriate technology to organize, synthesize, and communicate data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to deal with ambiguity, resolve complex problems, and effectively manage projects.
• Ability to successfully develop and manage relationships at all levels of the organization and influence a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to consult with, challenge, and influence management to align processes and practices with college objectives.
• Ability to maintain discretionary judgment in dealing with confidential matters.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced multi-priority environment.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an administration/accounting position preferably
  in a two-year college/university setting.
  1. Must have experience in extracting and analyzing financial data for reporting purposes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Higher education experience preferred. Banner or similar ERP experience preferred

Educational Credentials (Foreign Degrees)

Applicants with foreign transcripts earned outside the United States must submit an evaluation from a credentialing evaluation service recognized by a U.S.-based accrediting body (such as NACES or AICE) to verify that the education/degree meets the minimum requirements for the position. Official transcripts, along with certified English translations if applicable, must be provided within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.