Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

Performs all facets of general ledger accounting for the college including but not limited to financial analysis, bank and investment account reconciliations, and accounts receivable collection activity. Supervises the Cashier/AR Specialist staff position.

1. Oversees the cashiering and accounts receivable functions and related staff positions.
2. Maintains all college financial records in accordance with GAAP and ACS guidelines.
3. Creates and enters journal entries in Colleague. Prepares accurate and timely financial reports as directed by the Director of Accounting.
4. Reconciles monthly statements for all cash and investment accounts to the general ledger. Reconciles various general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers and supporting documentation.
5. Directs all student, sponsorship, and miscellaneous billing activity. Works with students and outside agencies to resolve billing issues and establish payment plans.
6. Manages and tracks delinquent accounts receivable, including responsibility for turning accounts over for collection and tracking subsequent recovery rates.
7. Provides assistance and serves as a back-up for cashiering functions as necessary.
8. Directs the student financial aid refunding process and ensures compliance with federal disbursement requirements.
9. Performs all facets of 1098T testing, processing, and subsequent student communication. Works with Director of Accounting to ensure forms are filed timely with IRS.
10. Assists Institutional Research with data entry, analysis, and reporting for both internal ad hoc projects and required federal and state reporting.
11. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service programs within the department and college-wide.
12. Assists Director of Accounting with annual financial audit by preparing and uploading support requested by external auditors.
13. Assists in the development and implementation of departmental objectives, policies, procedures and standards; recommends changes to departmental procedures as necessary to improve the efficacy of the Department.
14. Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Certification, Licensure:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.

Experience:

• Five years of progressively more responsible experience with general accounting functions and complex bank reconciliations preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred, but not required.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient skill level with Excel.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices including fund accounting, statements of financial position and bank reconciliations.
• Knowledge of College policies, GASB, GAAP, and IRS regulations.
• Strong decision making skills to assess level of immaterial differences.
• Skilled in profit margin and general cost analysis.
• Supervisory skills.