Accountant - Job Corps

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. | Build, Inspire, Grow

Job Corps Accountant — Corporate Office

Support accurate, timely finance and payroll operations while helping deliver effective services to Job Corps staff and students.

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is hiring an Accountant for Job Corps, to work at our Corporate Office. In this role, you’ll help ensure finance and payroll systems, processes, and deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with company procedures. You’ll analyze financial data, resolve issues with sound judgment, and provide backup and assistance to the Job Corps Finance & Administration Manager. This position reports to the Job Corps Finance & Administration Manager, with a dotted-line relationship to the Finance Operations Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate payroll reporting with Human Resources, ensuring payroll, deductions, and related reports are accurate and filed on time
• Reconcile the accounts payable bank account and general ledger accounts, and prepare associated journal entries
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, student payroll, and SPAMIS transactions according to policy
• Prepare financial reports for upper management, the Department of Labor Regional Office, and corporate headquarters
• Maintain organized financial and cost data, including cash accounts, the general ledger, cost ledger, and accounts receivable
• Participate in monthly inventory counts, reconciliations, and audits of cash and meal-ticket funds
• Help determine allowable and disallowable expenses and support financial controls for the Student Welfare Fund and Student Store, when applicable
• Review and coordinate Finance Department work, support staff training, and provide backup for the Finance & Administration Manager
• Follow company, DOL, OFCCP, QAP, PRH, Job Corps, and center requirements while protecting the integrity of student and financial data

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in accounting or a related field
• At least two years of business and accounting experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong organization, time management, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across departments
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Why LifeSkills Connection

Our mission is to create change and add value to individuals and organizations by building relationships and inspiring human growth and development.

In this role, you’ll support the financial systems that help our teams serve Job Corps students effectively, while working closely with Finance, Human Resources, center staff, and company leadership.

Benefits Include

Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance

Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)

401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA

Paid Holidays, PTO + More

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources, 833-311-1661 and [email protected] for assistance.