Staff Accountant (Temporary)
21 days ago
Dallas
Job DescriptionDescription: BASIC FUNCTION: The primary purpose of the Accountant is to perform overall day-to-day entry of the organization’s financial records. Performs moderately complex accounting transactions to analyze, research and review financial information and prepares financial reports. MAJOR JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES • Collecting, recording, and depositing all of the organization’s revenue, primarily tuition and contributions., • Primary liaison with parents for tuition matters, including the administration of the collection process for delinquent tuition., • Administrative lead for the Tuition Assistance Program, • Liaison to the A/P clerk in payment processing., • Reconciles accounts from various sub-ledgers, bank statements, and third party documents., • Analyzes, researches and processes billings, fees, refunds and payments., • Analyzes payables and receivables recorded against budgetary accounts and prepares necessary journal entries or requests necessary budget adjustments., • Recommends or corrects posting and prepares supporting journal entries., • Develops correspondence regarding errors or other financial related information, answers inquiries, conducts research and resolves financial questions., • Reviews accounting data for accuracy, prepares reports regarding financial data, and assures maintenance to reports are timely. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: (Education, Training, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience) • Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university in Accounting or Finance, • Associates degree in Business or Accounting with minimum of 5 years directly related experience in accounting and/or Finance, • Strong accounting background with understanding of basic accounting functions., • Advanced Excel skills, • Ability to actively demonstrate mastery of Employee Core Values, • General ledger software experience (Quickbooks preferred), • Strong communication and interpersonal skills Servant Heart: Displaying Christ-like Character Respectful: Treating all with dignity Trustworthy: Behaving and speaking in a manner that builds trust Pursuing Excellence: Becoming better individually, organizationally, and in the community Collaborative: Working well with others Dedicated: Passionately investing in ministry WORKING CONDITIONS: (Rotating Shifts, Overtime, Weekend Work, Travel, 8-12 Hour Workdays, etc.) • Work will be performed in an office environment. Extended periods of sitting may be required. Extensive computer work required., • Work Environment and Physical Demands, • Work will be performed in an office environment. Extended periods of sitting may be required. Extensive computer work required., • Normal physical activity including some bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting and carrying, which may range up to 45 lbs. upon occasion.)