OCC Accountant Joplin, MO, OCC Position Para Church Organ

Ozark Christian College is a single-purpose Bible college in Joplin, Missouri.

Position Title: Accountant
Department: Business Office
Reports to: Business Office Director/Controller

The mission of the Business Office is to account for institutional financial assets by providing sound management of the college’s financial resources, maintaining accounting systems, records, and related internal controls, and reporting relevant financial information to the college’s employees, departments, trustees, and constituents.

This position works closely with departments across campus to ensure accurate and timely processing of daily receipts. This position also provides support for the maintenance of the general ledger and financial reporting. This role requires independent judgment and initiative to problem-solve and improve financial processes.

• Knowledge of standard accounting principles and best practices.
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word, and an aptitude for learning new systems.
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and collaboration.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and thoroughly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while under time constraints.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum three years of accounting experience (five years or more preferred).

This position is primarily in a professional office setting, working with sensitive information. In this role, routine use of office equipment will be required, including a computer, photocopier, scanner, and telephone. The role requires prolonged computer use while sitting at a desk. Must be able to focus and concentrate with precision on a computer screen. Reaching, stooping, standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, and walking are all required.

This role typically works weekdays, but additional training may be required on occasion outside regular workdays.

Ozark Christian College is affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to train men and women for Christian service. The college seeks to educate and hire individuals who share its core values to accomplish its mission. It is the intent of the college to create and promote a diverse workforce consistent with its stated goals and mission.

It is the policy of Ozark Christian College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission and access to educational opportunities, programs, activities, or employment as applicable to ministries in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended and implementing regulations.

As a religious educational institution, Ozark Christian College reserves the right to make employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the college’s religious beliefs. Further, as a Christian ministry, the college has the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions based on criteria established by the college.