What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate position at MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Compiles and maintains accounting activities within the Business Office by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must thrive in a data-oriented, analytical, accountable environment, and have the ability to work across departments and divisions to deliver exceptional service.
- Ability to provide exceptional constituent service for faculty, staff, and students.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong ability to record entries accurately and with great attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate office equipment.
- Typing and spelling competency.
- Experience working as part of a team to accomplish departmental and University goals and objectives.
- Experience forming and maintaining positive relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents.
- Possesses a high level of integrity with attention to ethical values. Upholds strict confidentiality.
- Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively.
- A personal commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and to the mission and core values of Mid-America Christian University.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a four-year college or university required; two to three years related experience and/or training in all aspects of accounting, with an emphasis in general ledger; detail-oriented with high accuracy; ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; experience in an accounting and/or business office environment. A combination of educational credentials and experience is strongly preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Not-for-Profit accounting software; Microsoft Office with a high level of Excel experience; Microsoft G-Suite.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is typically performed in a busy office setting with a noise level that is usually moderate.
