Staff Accountant at State Fair Community College – Sedalia, Missouri

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 01486

Department: Business Office

Location: Sedalia, MO

Salary: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually

Description:

Overview:

The Staff Accountant role is responsible for accounts payable functions, including processing and reviewing invoices, issuing vendor payments, reconciling bank deposits and credit card statements, maintaining vendor records, delivers on-campus budget and requisition training, provides friendly and professional customer service, effectively collaborates and communicates across multiple departments and groups, and all other duties as assigned.

General accounting duties include preparing journal entries, reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts, monitoring subsidiary ledgers, managing fixed assets, supporting year-end close and annual audits, develop training materials and process improvements, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Candidates must have an associate’s degree in accounting or a related field (bachelor’s preferred) and 1–3 years of accounting experience, Knowledge of governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB), fund accounting, and Banner software is preferred. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are required.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Review & Process invoices for accuracy and proper approval
• Process vendor payments
• Assist with bank deposit reconciliation
• Reconcile credit card statements monthly
• Create and maintain vendors
• Self-service finance training
• Expense reimbursement reconciliation
• All other duties as assigned

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts monthly
• Monitor and reconcile subsidiary ledgers (accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets)
• Fixed Asset Management
• Assist with year-end close processes and annual audit
• Maintain adherence to internal control policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including federal, state, and local requirements
• All other duties as assigned

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or other related field required. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred; experience in higher education or public sector accounting is a plus.
• Experience with governmental accounting standards and fund accounting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB) preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Friendly and Professional customer service skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate across multiple departments campus wide

Work Environment

• Office-based with extended periods of computer use
• Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

*Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, three contact references, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be requested upon hire). Employment will require a criminal background check at college expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.