Accounting Clerk

As an Accounting Clerk at Bethel University you’ll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day accounting operations.

In this role, you’ll work across accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, handling everything from account reconciliations and financial transactions to deposits, invoice processing, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close activities. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the University and have the opportunity to use your attention to detail and financial expertise to make a meaningful contribution where your work directly supports life-changing student experiences.

Our employees are united by a shared commitment to serving students, supporting one another, and living out Bethel’s mission to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community.

This is an in-person position at our Bethel Anderson Center office in Arden Hills, MN. The starting range for for this role is $22.75 to $23.50 per hour.

At Bethel, we believe work can be more than a job—it can be an opportunity to use your gifts in service to others. Employees enjoy being part of a welcoming community where faith, learning, and relationships are woven into everyday work.

Depending on eligibility, Bethel employees have access to benefits designed to support your whole person, including:

• Tuition benefits for you and eligible family members
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A beautiful suburban campus with a strong sense of community
• Opportunities to participate in faith-based community life, chapel, and campus events
• A workplace culture grounded in service, collaboration, and care for others

• Perform account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies
• Process invoices, expense reports, and other financial transactions
• Prepare and submit reports to outside agencies/auditors as required
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes
• HR postings and reconciliations
• Assist with other accounting tasks as needed

• Execute the deposit and accurate recording of checks received by the University
• Retrieve and coordinate the posting of activity associated with bank accounts
• Assist with other accounts receivable tasks as needed

• Expense adjustments and JE preparations
• Accounts Payable review and approvals
• Work with the appropriate teams to send and record information related to unclaimed property
• General AP accounting support

Education:

High school education with related post-high school training/coursework

Experience : 1+ years of related accounting or bookkeeping experience

2+ years of related experience, preferred

Experience with accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, Banner Finance), preferred

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the Google Suite.
• Must be a proven self-starter and detail-oriented.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple duties.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must handle sensitive, confidential information in a professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with different departments.
• Working knowledge of a Student Information System, preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting, preferred.

Bethel’s mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Bethel’s employee community plays a central role in developing our students as whole and holy persons. To carry out this mission, Bethel uses the foundation of our guiding documents, the Affirmation of Faith, Community Covenant, and Key Policies. Bethel expects all employees to actively participate in creating our Christ-centered community by agreeing with and abiding by our core beliefs in the Affirmation of Faith and supporting all…