Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Location: Roseville

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant – Accounts Receivable Focus will assist with the daily business operations of Lancaster Bible College and will provide direct support for accounts receivable processes, cash activity, student accounts/billing support, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting. The Business Office serves as a support role for departments within the College and interacts regularly with students, staff, and external vendors. Responsibilities may include cross-training and back-up support in other key Business Office functions such as accounts payable, budgeting, and month-end reporting.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Ability to attend meetings/activities at various places across campus.

Personal Qualities:

Servant mindset and people centered dedication and focus.

The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.

The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.

A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.

A professional appearance.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required.
1–3 years of accounting experience, with accounts receivable and cash reconciliation experience strongly preferred.

Prior work history within non-profit accounting or higher education preferred.

Basic knowledge of debits and credits and the accounting cycle.

Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Required Skills/Abilities:

High attention to detail

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills both verbally and through email

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to learn new software

Ability to handle confidential information and maintain a high level of professionalism

Evidence of goal-oriented performance and continual process improvement mindset

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Duties/Responsibilities:

Support daily accounts receivable operations, including posting receipts and monitoring outstanding activity

Perform daily reconciliation of receipts and maintain supporting documentation

Assist with student accounts and billing support as assigned

Deposit checks remotely and maintain accurate cash documentation

Maintain petty cash and petty cash requests

Prepare journal entries and adjustments related to receivables and cash activity

Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies

Assist with month-end reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger entries

Prepare and analyze monthly budget reporting; assist in development of annual budget

Complete annual surveys and reporting to outside agencies/accrediting bodies

Assist with annual audit preparation and supporting schedules

Prepare custom financial reports as needed from systems used by the Business Office Document routine processes and identify continual process improvements

Serve as back-up support for accounts payable and other Business Office functions as needed

Fulfill other administrative and supporting roles within the Business Office
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