Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Job DetailsJob Location: Lancaster Campus - Lancaster, PA 17601Position Type: Professional StaffJob Category: Accounting/FinanceJob 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                                             Qualifications