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Posted: 22-Mar-25
Location: Benton Harbor, Michigan
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6096007
Accountant, Expenses & Accounts Payable
Posting Number: 0000988
Reports to:
Director of Finance
Department: Finance
Classification: Exempt
Full or Part-time: Full Time
Job Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for general ledger accounting, analysis, and financial reporting focusing on expense accounts, fixed assets, and accounts payable (A/P). As part of a team, responsible for critical functions for fiscal year end close, preparations for annual financial audit, monthly reconciliations and related analysis, and monthly board report (financial statement package.) Under general supervision of Director, Finance or Executive Director, Finance, this position performs complex accounting and analytical functions with a high degree of accuracy, accountability, autonomy, organization, and confidentiality. Supervises the A/P Specialist position.
Essential Functions:
1. Expense Analysis & Reporting - Perform detailed expense analysis, ensuring accuracy, identifying trends, and providing financial insights for budgetary decisions.
2. Capital Asset Management - Responsible for capital asset processes, ensuring compliance with related policies, defining depreciable lives, and maintaining accurate asset records.
3. Departmental Expense Budget Coordination - Assist with management and review of departmental expense budget submissions for reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy.
4. Backup for A/P Processing - Serve as backup for A/P processing, ensuring timely and accurate invoice payments, expense reimbursements, and procurement card transactions.
5. Problem-Solving & Escalation. Supervise A/P Specialist and serve as primary point of escalation for A/P Specialist, assisting with complex issues, vendor inquiries, and system/process improvements.
6. Workflow Software Administration - Maintain and optimize workflow application for managing invoices, expense reports, and procurement card transactions.
7. Policy Compliance & Internal Controls - Ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements for expenditures and capital assets including proper approvals and supporting documentation.
8. Reconciliation of A/P & Capital Expenditures - Prepare monthly reconciliations of A/P, capital expenditures, and related general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and proper classification.
9. Cash Disbursement Monitoring - Ensure that vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and procurement card transactions align with cash flow availability and budgeting constraints.
10. Audit Preparation & Support - As part of annual audit and ad hoc examinations, prepare and provide documentation related to A/P, capital assets, and expenses.
11. Process Improvement & Automation - In assigned areas, review accounting systems and determine best practices to gain efficiencies and improve effectiveness.
12. Institutional Historian - Ensures that complete, accurate, and well-organized files are maintained and easy to quickly access. Ensure important decisions in assigned areas are documented and maintained.
13. To provide the best service to our external and internal customers, all positions at Lake Michigan College require regular and predictable on-site attendance as an essential job functions. Under certain circumstances, the College may consider alternative work arrangements and will do so in compliance with and according to the parameters outlined in the Colleges Flexible Scheduling and Remote Work Options policy.
13. To provide the best service to our external and internal customers, all positions at Lake Michigan College require regular and predictable on-site attendance as an essential job functions. Under certain circumstances, the College may consider alternative work arrangements and will do so in compliance with and according to the parameters outlined in the Colleges Flexible Scheduling and Remote Work Options policy.
Other Duties:
1. Other duties as assigned.
Accountabilities:
Job Specifications:
Associates degree required. Bachelors degree in accounting, business, or finance preferred. CPA highly preferred. Experience in accounting required, public accounting experience highly preferred. Ellucian Banner experience highly preferred. Intermediate or advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word required. Ability to organize, analyze, prioritize, and communicate well are necessary.
Grade:
Salary Range: $58,781
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in-network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!
Virtual Campus tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMxd91KXcGs
SW Michigan information:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlive/posts/10159842598643896
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cc2w_HihK20
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Official transcripts required upon hire.
Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Please use a non-mobile device to fill out the application and upload documents. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.
Official transcripts required upon hire.
Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Please use a non-mobile device to fill out the application and upload documents. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.
Open Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date:
To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/5343
About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses --two of which are located ten minutes from our namesakes breathtaking shoreline.
Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our regions future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.
Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the colleges facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.
Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.
LMCs main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet its less than a half-days drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis.
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About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a two-year, accredited, nonprofit community college in southwest Michigan. Together we empower people and communities to thrive through education, innovation, and experiences.
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