Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable Focus will assist with the daily business operations of Lancaster Bible College and will provide direct support for accounts receivable processes, cash activity, student accounts/billing support, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting. The Business Office serves as a support role for departments within the College and interacts regularly with students, staff, and external vendors. Responsibilities may include cross-training and back-up support in other key Business Office functions such as accounts payable, budgeting, and month-end reporting.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to attend meetings/activities at various places across campus.
Personal Qualities:
- Servant mindset and people centered dedication and focus.
- The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
- The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
- A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.
- A professional appearance.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required.
- 1-3 years of accounting experience, with accounts receivable and cash reconciliation experience strongly preferred.
- Prior work history within non-profit accounting or higher education preferred.
- Basic knowledge of debits and credits and the accounting cycle.
- Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- High attention to detail
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills both verbally and through email
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to learn new software
- Ability to handle confidential information and maintain a high level of professionalism
- Evidence of goal-oriented performance and continual process improvement mindset
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Support daily accounts receivable operations, including posting receipts and monitoring outstanding activity
- Perform daily reconciliation of receipts and maintain supporting documentation
- Assist with student accounts and billing support as assigned
- Deposit checks remotely and maintain accurate cash documentation
- Maintain petty cash and petty cash requests
- Prepare journal entries and adjustments related to receivables and cash activity
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with month-end reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger entries
- Prepare and analyze monthly budget reporting; assist in development of annual budget
- Complete annual surveys and reporting to outside agencies/accrediting bodies
- Assist with annual audit preparation and supporting schedules
- Prepare custom financial reports as needed from systems used by the Business Office
- Document routine processes and identify continual process improvements
- Serve as back-up support for accounts payable and other Business Office functions as needed
- Fulfill other administrative and supporting roles within the Business Office