Accounting Assistant

Finance Full-Time Location Mount Michael Benedictine Abbey and School 22520 Mount Michael Road Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022 Submitted By Name : Fr. Louis Sojka, O.S.B. Email : View email address on click.appcast.io Description Department: Business Office Reports to: Director of Accounting Principal Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the customer service duties of the Business Office. Responsible for entry of all accounts payable invoices after approval by Account Managers. Processes all Business Office mail which includes invoices, statements, and tuition payments. Files all invoices and maintains the accounts payable files. Assists Business Office staff with payment of accounts payable invoices. Reviews all accounts payable statements to verify payments and credits. Records payments received. Maintain a filing system for all financial documents. Oversees office equipment as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned. Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to establish priorities and organize workload to meet required deadlines. Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail while maintaining awareness of efficiency. Ability to work well with others with strong interpersonal skills especially during high-volume activity periods. Strong communication skills are necessary which includes pleasant telephone and customer service etiquette. Accounting knowledge of the balance sheet and income statement. Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of accounting software, Blackbaud preferred. Cash-handling and 10-key proficiency required. Education and Experience Education and Experience: Associates degree or higher with related coursework/experience in accounting and business procedures. Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Credit Background Check: A pre-employment credit background check is required for this position due to direct responsibility for financial accounts and cash management. Consent from the candidate will be requested separately in compliance with the FCRA. #J-18808-Ljbffr Archdiocese of Omaha