Accountant I

Harford Community College ( HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 15 days paid of vacation leave. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

The purpose of this position is to perform and lead the general accounting functions within the Finance department. The position is responsible for entering and maintaining financial information in the general ledger and preparing and analyzing various fiscal and financial reports. This is accomplished by reconciling, reviewing, analyzing and investigating balance sheet and revenue and expense accounts; creating, analyzing and posting journal entries; maintaining files and records; preparing reports and filings for outside agencies; communicating with other departments to develop processes, implement initiatives, resolve technical problems and verify information; assisting with audit functions; and compiling information for use in financial reports. Other duties include performing physical inventories; main point of contact for banks and financial institutions associated with the College; serving as a backup to certain members of Finance; developing and maintaining PCI Compliance procedures; and serving on various committees.

This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Associates Degree

Minimum of 1 year of general accounting experience required, Including:

Monday - Friday
8:30am-4:30pm