Position Information
| Position Title |
Accountant I |
| Posting Category |
Full-Time Staff/Management |
| Starting salary range |
$59,612-$77,495 |
| Faculty Position (if applicable) |
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| About Harford Community College |
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. |
| Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement |
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. |
| Benefits |
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! |
| Job Description |
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
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| Required Education |
Associates Degree |
| Required Experience |
Minimum of 1 year of general accounting experience required, Including:
- Processing vendor payments and reimbursement
- Managing invoicing and tracking receipts
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities |
- Ability to reconcile, review, and analyze various accounts by developing spreadsheets, reconciling ledger accounts to subledgers, and reviewing reports from credit card processors, bank websites, and the College information system
- Experience monitoring cash flow by overseeing deposits and withdrawals and reviewing unusual account activity to maintain acceptable balances
- Ability to reconcile the College checking account monthly and assist the Accounts Payable department with vendor and student payment research
- Experience supporting monthly reporting and audits through preparation and posting of journal entries, management of data transfers, organization of financial documentation, and development of audit schedules
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Prior experience with Ellucian Banner ERP system, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Intact, or any other accounting software
- Higher education or governmental accounting experience
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| Hours per Week |
40 - 100% |
| General Weekly Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday
8:30am-4:30pm |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
2026-044FSFA |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Open Date |
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| Close Date |
06/24/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
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