Accountant

Responsibilities:  This position will perform professional accounting duties to support the College’s financial operations.

Qualifications:  Applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or another related discipline.  One to three years of experience in accounting preferred.  Ability to plan, prioritize, meet deadlines, communicate effectively and appropriately, interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, student focused with a commitment to superior customer service, demonstrate accuracy, initiative, and organization.  Excellent problem solving skills in high pressure situations, organizational, communication, and analytical skills.  Willingness to take initiative, prioritize, and perform proactively. Perform routine accounting duties, including preparation and posting of journal entries.  Monitor, audit, and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly; investigate and resolve discrepancies.  Perform accounting functions such as bank reconciliation, accounting for investment and endowment activities, ensuring accurate reporting.  Maintain fixed asset records, including leases.  Support year-end audit activities, such as preparation of audit schedules.  Draft and revise accounting procedures to strengthen internal controls.  Assist in researching and resolving issues related to payables/receivables. 

Provide guidance to other departments on revenue and expense classifications and respond to accounting-related inquiries received from third parties

Salary:  The minimum annual salary for this position is $58,709 and the actual starting salary will be dependent upon education and experience of the chosen candidate.

Fringe Benefits: This position covers health insurance at 100% for employee. Additional optional coverages include dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, and long- and short-term disability. Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, accrued sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, and an employee reimbursement/dependent scholarship program. Health benefits require a 60-day employment period.

Application Procedures: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, the search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 4, 2025. Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date. A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, cover letter, resume, copy of all college/university transcripts and a list of references are required. This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation on the successful candidate. To complete the PJC Application for Employment and Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation Authorization, please visit our web site at https://www.parisjc.edu/hr/jobs/index.php, click the links to complete and submit all forms and attach all required documents for all three links.

Paris Junior College is an equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, creed or religion, color, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected group status. Applicants requiring accommodations for the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Office.