Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable

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 detailStrong analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and meet deadlinesExcellent interpersonal and customer service skills both verbally and through emailAbility to work independently and in a collaborative team environmentExcellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to learn new softwareAbility to handle confidential information and maintain a high level of professionalismEvidence of goal-oriented performance and continual process improvement mindsetAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environmentDuties/Responsibilities:Support daily accounts receivable operations, including posting receipts and monitoring outstanding activityPerform daily reconciliation of receipts and maintain supporting documentationAssist with student accounts and billing support as assignedDeposit checks remotely and maintain accurate cash documentationMaintain petty cash and petty cash requestsPrepare journal entries and adjustments related to receivables and cash activityReconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepanciesAssist with month-end reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger entriesPrepare and analyze monthly budget reporting; assist in development of annual budgetComplete annual surveys and reporting to outside agencies/accrediting bodiesAssist with annual audit preparation and supporting schedulesPrepare custom financial reports as needed from systems used by the Business OfficeDocument routine processes and identify continual process improvementsServe as back-up support for accounts payable and other Business Office functions as neededFulfill other administrative and supporting roles within the Business Office #J-18808-Ljbffr