Accountant

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Manages the day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with the policies and practices of the Seminary, generally accepted accounting principles, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

• Supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and the Customer Service employees and functions.
• Maintain and update the monthly general ledger and financial statement modules within the accounting software system preparing reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Manage and review all daily and monthly transaction processes to ensure accurate and appropriate financial reporting of the Seminary operating results in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze, consolidate, and direct all cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine reports reconciling general ledger accounts; and, manage month end closing schedule within required timeline.
• Interface, as needed, with the regional campus and academic program directors on all general ledger activities.
• Maintain the Jenzabar accounting database by development and utilization of the report writing capabilities of the software.
• Perform additional duties as required.

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

Manages subordinate employees in the Financial Department and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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 Orientation
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  Displays servant leadership characteristics, ensuring others people’s highest priority needs are being served. Responds promptly to requests for service.
• Analytical
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  Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving
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  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem‑solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Time Management
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  Ability to consistently meet critical time deadlines in preparing financial reports, paying taxes and managing cash flow.
• Technical Skills
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  Understands non‑profit accounting and finance; has a working knowledge of accreditation requirements in higher education; has strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; able to draw upon intuition and experience to complement data.
• Communication
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  Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates good presentation skills; writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; presents quantitative data effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Possesses a high regard for the worth of others; able to effectively work within a team environment; manages difficult or emotional constituent situations; focuses on solving conflicts, not blaming; maintains confidentiality.
• Strategic
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  Able to look beyond the immediate to envision the changes needed in meeting the needs of tomorrow; able to look beyond the way things have been done to see new approaches.
• Management
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  Able to manage a diverse set of organizational functions and motivate the distinctly unique employee skill sets required in each.
• Professionali…