BJA Bookkeeper

POSITION SUMMARY: Accurately handle and communicate financial and other data to facilitate smooth processes

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Vital Characteristics & Behaviors

• Growing, born-again believer
• Detailed bookkeeper
• Self-starter
• Clear and kind communicator
  
  

Key Results Area #1 – Accurately record student charges and payments

• Apply funds and scholarships to student accounts (includes ESTF, 529, & ECENC funds)
• Apply charges to student accounts
• Answer parent questions regarding student accounts
  
  

Key Results Area #2 – Manage ESTF program requirements and participation

• Communicate with 100% of benefited families regarding their potential enrollment in the program
• Proactively communicate program updates and guidelines with all families participating in the program
  
  

Key Results Area #3 – Assist BJA Central Office with other record keeping such as

• Donations funds management
• Credit card reconciliation
• Spirit store record keeping and inventory
• Budget accuracy
  
  

Key Results Area #4 – Represent and incarnate BJA’s mission & guiding principles

• Communicate the religious beliefs of BJA to students and student affiliates
• Answer questions concerning faith, doctrine, and creed of BJA to constituents, students, or those inquiring about BJA.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Written communication skills
• Strong project finisher/follow-through
• Knowledge of and support for a Christian educational philosophy
• Ability to learn and efficiently use a variety of computer programs
  
  

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.

Required Education: Associates

Required Experience: 1-2 years related experience