Staff Accountant

Rank: Full-time

Type/Hours: Professional Staff/Salaried Exempt

Department: Business Office

Location: Lancaster, PA

The position will assist with the daily business operations of Lancaster Bible College. Business Office serves as a support role for departments within the college and the Business Office interacts with students and vendors of the college. Functions of the Business Office includes: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Student Accounts, Budgeting, Payroll and Investments.

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 1-3 years of experience of comparable accounting history, prior work history within non-profit accounting or higher education, knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge, proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Candidates will meet the following requirements:

• High attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in: Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word and ability to learn new software
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with teams
• Possess evidence of “goal-oriented” performance

Primary Duties of Position:

• Financial reporting
• Analyzing monthly budgets
• Assisting in development of annual budget
• Procurement and purchasing
• Completion of annual surveys and reporting to outside agencies
• Assisting with investments, annuities and endowment fund
• Knowledge of numerous processes within the Business Office
• Serves as back up for accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing
• Assisting with month end reporting and general ledger entry
• Assisting with analyzing and overseeing cash controls
• Reconciliation of accounts each month
• Assisting with annual audit
• Processing corporate purchases made with college issued credit cards
• Preparation of daily journal entries and adjustments

Secondary Duties of Position:

• Fulfill other administrative and supporting roles within the Business Office