Accounting Specialist

Reports To: Director of Financial Services/Controller Location: On-Site Pay: $21.35 – $26.68 About Denver Seminary Denver Seminary is a vibrant, multidenominational graduate school that prepares men and women to engage the world’s needs with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. We challenge students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professionally, equipping them to lead God’s people in accomplishing His mission. General Statement of Job Function The Accounts Receivable Specialist processes cash receipts for student accounts, handles miscellaneous cash receipts from various Seminary sources, responds to account inquiries, and determines necessary account adjustments. The Specialist must maintain, count, and verify a cash drawer with a high level of accuracy. The position also processes and posts financial aid, monitors payment plans, runs and verifies student billing, and prepares statements. Essential Functions Accounts Receivable —applying cash receipts to student accounts, analyzing student accounts for accuracy and clarification, and processing account inquiries and adjustments. A/R Oversight and Collections —managing payment plans, A/R account maintenance and delinquent account collections processes. Oversight and Coordination of Financial Clearance Process —ensuring that all students registered for the upcoming semester have paid, established a payment plan or have financial aid sufficient to cover their charges. Tax Reporting —compiling and preparing 1098-T forms. Maintenance of Cash Drawer —processing all cash receipts, reporting daily cash income and forwarding for verification and entry into g/l records, making change and cashing checks for students, staff and faculty, and disbursing petty cash payments. Processing of Student Financial Aid and Government Loans —applying financial aid to student accounts and working with A/P to verify student stipend and refund checks. Student Billing —verifying pre-billing reports, running weekly student billing, and preparing periodic statements. General Ledger —assisting in general ledger accounting and preparing monthly account reconciliations of specific accounts assigned. General Office Duties —assisting with semester financial clearance, spreadsheet preparation and specialized reporting to management and external customers as needed. Education/Training High School Diploma or GED, two (2) years of prior accounts receivable and accounting experience is required. Knowledge of computer operation, data entry, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel Qualifications Committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ required and a lifestyle consistent with the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitments. Agreement with Denver Seminary’s statement of faith. Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally. Experience in cashiering and accounts receivable. High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in application of all policies and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to be part of an active team environment. Denver Seminary prepares men and women to engage the world’s needs with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Through our educational programs and mentoring process, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professionally, equipping them to lead God’s people in accomplishing His mission in the world. The position of Accounts Specialist supports this mission by: Outcomes All cash receipts will be accurately processed within one day of receipt, and the cash drawer will be counted, verified, and maintained with 99% accuracy. Cash and receipts will be securely stored and safeguarded. Cash receipt entries to receivables accounts will be accurate and precise. All entries and adjustments will be kept up to date. Financial aid will be processed and posted in compliance with internal policies and government regulations. Customer service satisfaction (internal and external) will be maintained at a high level as measured by periodic surveys. Communication and cooperation with other departments of the seminary will be maintained proactively and professionally. Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions Normal office working conditions include computer usage, typing, answering phones, occasional standing, walking, long periods of sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Equal Opportunity and Faith Commitment Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations. As a faith-based institution, Denver Seminary exercises its legal rights to prefer candidates who affirm and support our Statement of Faith and Community Values, consistent with applicable religious exemptions under federal law. Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants who require accommodation during the application process should contact Human Resources. Note: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr