Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant is an entry level position requiring a calling to use God-given talents to further the Kingdom of God. The Finance Assistant is expected to be a minister to the OCS community through actions, speech, attitude, and prayer, as they point students to Christ. This position reports to the Finance Director and is accountable for overseeing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Must understand and ensure accounting policies are adhered to, have a solid knowledge of Quickbooks and Excel, and possess strong analytical skills.

Essential Function:

• Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.
• Audits invoices against purchase orders, researches discrepancies, and approves for payment.
• Investigates problems that vendors or purchasing agents may have with obtaining payment for bills.
• Computes and records charges, refunds, discounts and similar items.
• Maintains subsidiary ledgers for budgeting and auditing purposes.
• Reconciles bank statements and oversees reconciliation of credit card statements.
• Monitors accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date.
• Assists Finance Director with collection of past due accounts and payroll processing to include maintaining online payroll changes, files, etc.
• Reconciles report discrepancies and potential issues.
• Assists employees, vendors, clients, and customers by answering questions related to accounting procedures and services.

Supplemental Function:

• Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, & percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic math and algebra.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word, Excel, Quickbooks and Renweb preferred. Also requires 10 key proficiency.

Requirements:

• Education Requirement: Associates Degree or equivalent experience
• Years of Experience: 1+