Accountant/ Accounts Payable - Western Seminary

Essential Functions

• Performs regular processing of vendor invoices, check requests, employee reimbursements, and/or other tasks that require the application of a broad spectrum of accounting principles.
• Aids the Controller in the annual external audit of Western financial statements.
• Maintains oversight of financial transactions.
• Compiles and reviews statements and/or prepares reports on fund and transaction activities routinely and upon request.
• Provides back-up support for the processing and recording of student ledger payments, and resolves student account questions and queries.
• Performs reconciliation of accounts, bank, and other processes.
• Provides technical information and assistance to other accounting personnel, department managers, and other staff regarding technical accounting requirements and the use of automated systems.
• Oversees monthly credit card expense processing. Ensures timely distribution and processing of monthly credit card charges to each individual cardholder’s department. Timely follow-up with staff to ensure transactions are reviewed and approved by the supervisor and supporting documentation in a set time-frame. Ensures accurate and timely processing of charges into Western Seminary’s ledger.
• Provides backup support for mailroom functions, payroll functions, and staff and students' inquiries, as needed.

Qualifications

• Evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the World Evangelical Alliance Statement of Faith and the Seminary’s governing virtues.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, and/or Information Systems is preferred, and at least 3-5 years of relevant working experience.
• Proficiency in accounting systems, MS Office products, and data analytics.
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle records with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, confidentiality, and productivity.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependable - at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Customer service – the individual manages customers' questions, including vendors, staff, and/or students, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve services.
• Communication- the individual identifies questions and resolves issues through active listening, provides information effectively in person, by email, or by phone.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and technical skills, and the ability to work under deadlines.
• Self-starter and self-motivated.
• Previous experience with accounts receivable and/or payables preferred.
• Absolutely honest - it goes without saying, this person must be worthy of trust.