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 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