What are the responsibilities and job description for the GA Business Department position at University of Saint Mary?
The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.
THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:
The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Graduate Assistant in the Business Office will assist in every aspect of the department. This includes, but is not limited to: general ledger accounting and reconciliation, assisting Controller in documenting standard operating procedures for selected areas, and provide assistance to all other business office positions as needed.
This person needs to be detailed oriented. This person must also possess the ability or the willingness to be trained to run reports and queries. Strong computer skills and experience with Excel is important.
This person should have the capability to think through processes and provide recommendations for process improvement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Analyze and reconcile General Ledger accounts.
- Daily reconciliation of cash, credit card and ACH receipts for both Gift and Receipt Batches.
- Post daily transactions in Jenzabar EX after verifying transaction has reconciled.
- Track reconciling items on Daily reconciliation report.
- Analysis MICROS reports and department charges for the Dining Hall and Spirit Shop.
- Create Journal Entry and enter into Jenzabar EX.
- Assisted with reconciliation of W-2 information.
- Supports various business office functions during peak periods.
- Support business office during annual audit.
- Assist in documenting standard operating procedures.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
- Effective analytical, problem solving skills
- Affinity with the overall mission of the University of Saint Mary
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Project a positive, professional, customer focused image for the university
- Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a professional and confidential manner
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.
Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Questions: email human resources at hr@stmary.edu
