General Ledger Accountant

Overview

George Fox University's Finance Department seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to serve as a General Ledger Accountant.

• Recording daily, weekly, or monthly transactions into the system of record to maintain financial accuracy.
• Monitoring General Ledger activity to identify and resolve errors or discrepancies.
• Reviewing existing processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, functionality, and documentation.
• Performing monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of receivables, payables, and other required accounts.
• Assisting in preparations for the annual audit, required 990 tax reporting, and other reporting requirements of the University.
• Cross training to provide backup in other areas within the department.
• Completing special projects and periodic reporting as requested to support the evolving needs of the university.
• Other duties assigned to ensure continuous improvement in finance operations.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with employees, students, and the public.
• Behaving as a Christian role model to students.
• Working cross culturally with respect, appreciation, and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position involves communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders, posting journals, problem-solving, and occasionally working on special projects or reporting that occurs periodically during the year.

• Two or more years of accounting or finance experience; preference for an accounting-related education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong teamwork, detail orientation, organizational skills, and initiative.
• Aptitude and interest in learning technology.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Effective communication in English, both verbal and written.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.
• Commitment to the University’s Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• Desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees.
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with the Community Lifestyle Statement and Statement of Faith.
• Any additional education in accounting or related fields.

• Additional education in accounting or related fields.
• Experience with People Soft, Fund/Not-for-Profit, Higher Education Fund Accounting, or Concur.

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions:
  
  Normal office environment physical requirements
• Supervisor:
  Finance Accounting Manager

• Strong Christian vision and mission‑led organization with opportunities for growth.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.

The university is an equal‑opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university’s workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants’ qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.