Bookkeeper

KUYPER COLLEGE

Position Description

Job Title: ​Bookkeeper

Department: ​Business Office

Reports To: ​Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt ​Full Time

Remote position: No

Prepared:​ January 2025

Summary ​The Bookkeeper, through faithful service to accomplish the mission of Kuyper College, is responsible for providing critical administrative support for the Business office.​ ​ This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the recording of Daily Receipts, Accounts Payable, Student Accounts and maintaining the general ledger.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities ​include but are not limited to:

Business Office Support and Reporting

• Direct, support and record daily receipts of the institution and fees for bank and investment accounts

• Enter and approve accounts payable (AP) transactions and process AP check runs

• Reconcile College credit card transactions to statements and the general ledger

• Maintain vendor files, student files, and other office information

• Manage month-end general ledger closing (reconciling accounts, donations, recording journal entries including postage usage, athletic official payments and food service)

• Perform monthly reconciliations of statement of position (balance sheets) accounts

• Ensure scanning and filing is up to date

• Provide primary support for executive level reporting

• Provide management with financial analysis and budget reconciliation

Student Account Support and Reporting

• Apply payroll deductions and all other payments to student accounts in Student Information System (SIS) immediately (live)

• Manage student payment plans and receivables, and liaise with retention committee

• Coordinate student fees and billings with collaborative programs, verify information with academic office

• Verify accuracy of student accounts and issue 1098-T forms

• Student Housing and meal plan invoicing

• Generate and distribute semester student account statements monthly and as requested

• Collect student balances and maintain Collections Agency accounts

• Reconcile weekly posted data between SIS and General Ledger

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a customer service orientation and want to be a part of a team environment. Being detail oriented and laser focused are critical. The ideal candidate will have experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Journal Entry.

Education and/or Experience ​

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferably in Accounting

• Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Prefer applicant who has completed Intermediate Accounting course. Experience with month-end close or high-volume data processing such as accounts payable or receivable a plus Language Skills ​ Ability to read English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, donors, vendors, guests and all employees of the organization

Reasoning Ability ​

• Ability to reason and apply common sense understanding to resolve problems, set priorities and provide or apply instructions Computer Skills

• Proficient with typing and use of 10-key

• Strong use of a spreadsheet software (Google sheets or Excel).

• Ability to pick up quickly the use of various software

• Other Skills and Abilities ​

• Excellence in interacting and communicating with individuals from different cultures

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job; the employee is regularly required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.23 - $22.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you reviewed Kuyper's website?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49525: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23