Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

How to Apply

If you have any questions about this position please contact Human Resources.

Position Status:
Temporary Full-time (Will consider transition to regular status following 90 day performance evaluation)

Effective:
November 2025

Summary:

Provides support in all areas of the Business Office in accordance with the accounting policies and practices of the Seminary, generally accepted accounting principles, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The following duties are considered essential to the job. With or without reasonable accommodation, qualified individuals must have the ability to:

• Assist in preparing and maintaining financial records and reports, such as budgets, forecasts, and financial statements. Contribute to completing budget tracking.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and other accounting documents. Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes, and vendor reconciliations.
• Perform data entry for financial transactions into accounting software.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes. Assist with audit preparation and respond to inquiries from auditors.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies in accounts and respond to basic inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized filing systems for financial documents and ensure compliance with record-keeping policies.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Job duties are not limited to the list shown above and may be revised from time to time as deemed appropriate by the Seminary.

Core Values Gateway Seminary is a confessional institution owned by the Southern Baptist Convention. While the seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders. Employees are expected to abide by the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, as well as our bylaws, and be an active member in their local church.

Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
Responds promptly to requests for assistance;
Meets commitments.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Focuses on solving conflicts, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Technical

Skills:

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
Shares expertise with others.

Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Demonstrates group presentation skills.

Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively;
Edits work for spelling and grammar;
Varies writing style to meet needs;
Presents numerical data effectively;
Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed;
Promotes an atmosphere of constant improvement.

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Works well in group problem‑solving situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

BA degree in Accounting or equivalent experience; 1+ years of experience gained through increasingly responsible Accounting positions. Internship or coursework experience in accounting or finance (preferred but not required). Familiarity with accounting…