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Porter and Chester Institute Staff Accountant in Rocky Hill, Connecticut

The Staff Accountant will report to the Controller and will support the accounting and finance department for Porter and Chester Institute.

Responsibilities for this position include:

  • Develop reports as needed using accounting software

  • Resolve questions/problems concerning accruals and other accounting issues.

  • Assist in monthly closes

  • Provide backup support for Accounts payable and cash management

  • Provides schedules for annual audit

  • Perform reconciliations

  • Process monthly general ledger journal entries

  • Provide backup support cash collections and posting

  • Develop enhancements for current systems and processes

  • Conduct financial analysis as required.

  • Draw Title IV Funds, perform related reconciliations and provide backup to bursar

  • Prepare sales & use tax returns

  • Assist in monthly financial report preparations

  • Assist in financial audit preparations

Position Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred

  • Experience required:

  • Bachelor's degree - entry level (0-2 yrs of experience)

  • No degree - relevant post-secondary training (4+ yrs of experience)

  • Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

  • Ability to operate standard office equipment

  • Ability to multi task and handle multiple projects

  • Calculate figures (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

  • Ability to meet deadlines

    About our company:

    Porter and Chester Institute, a leading trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.

    Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our highly qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.

    Click here for more company information: https://porterchester.edu/about-pci

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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