Senior Accountant

SOWELA Technical Community College invites enthusiastic, self-motivated professionals to apply for the position of Senior Accountant. This is a full-time 12-month accountant position, with state benefits. This position reports directly to the Controller, and will perform accounting duties for the College. A summary of position’s responsibilities will include, among other duties, preparing and documenting bank and general ledger account reconciliations; preparing and documenting journal entries; preparing, reviewing, and analyzing accounting detail and schedules needed for the College’s Annual Financial Report; preparing and delivering training to all campus departments and/or units on compliance matters and the use of the Banner Finance System; and various other duties as assigned by the Controller.

QUALIFICATIONS Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent and three years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting or auditing position are required. Certified Public Accountant and/or a Master’s degree are preferred. Other preferred qualifications include: knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices and standards; governmental and non-profit accounting methods and financial practices; budget, procurement, and auditing practices and procedures; and Ellucian Banner ERP software. This position requires superior communication skills, the ability to relate to faculty, other college staff, and external stakeholders and the ability to handle a fast-paced, high volume environment. The successful applicant will be a team player, have strong leadership skills, possesses a high energy level and a positive attitude.

SALARY Salary, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are negotiable and competitive.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applications will be received until the position is filled. We strongly encourage applicants to submit a complete application by May 13, 2016.

TO APPLY: To request an official application, email [email protected] or visit our website at www.sowela.edu.

Send application, cover letter, resume, references and copy of transcript(s) to Department of Human Resources, SOWELA Technical Community College, at P.O. Box 16950, Lake Charles, LA 70616-6950 or fax to (337) 491-2135.

SOWELA is an equal opportunity, equal access educational opportunity institution committed to diversity in education and employment; and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy status, religion, veteran status, age or disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Age Discrimination Act, VEVRAA and Title II of the ADA.