Ozark Christian College
Position Title: Accountant
Department: Business Office
Reports to: Business Office Director/Controller
The mission of the Business Office is to account for institutional financial assets by providing sound management of the college’s financial resources, maintaining accounting systems, records, and related internal controls, and reporting relevant financial information to the college’s employees, departments, trustees, and constituents. Institutional Goals supported by Department: IG 3, 5
A. Summary
This position works closely with departments across campus to ensure accurate and timely processing of daily receipts. This position also provides support for the maintenance of the general ledger and financial reporting. This role requires independent judgment and initiative to problem-solve and improve financial processes.
B. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Student Financial Services and Bookstore to review and post daily receipts and prepare student account refunds.
- Process donor gifts to post receipts and ensure accurate deposits. Analyze gift batches to ensure gifts are handled in accordance with donor intent.
- Oversee the processing of miscellaneous receipts from various departments across campus. Provide guidance to departmental contacts regarding proper account coding. Seek ways to improve processes and interdepartmental communication.
- Oversee petty cash activity across campus. Perform regular reviews of cash activity to reconcile cash and ensure appropriate balances.
- Manage the monthly process for cost allocation between college departments.
- Oversee the use of college funds by students traveling on behalf of the college. Provide accounting support and training to student teams to ensure proper documentation and expense recording.
- Distribute funds received by the college on behalf of partner organizations from weekly chapel offerings.
- Participate in the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, reviewing financial data, and performing account reconciliations. Prepare year-end audit work papers and provide support during the yearly audit.
- Serve as a backup to other Business Office roles, including accounts payable, payroll, or other general ledger processes.
- Assist the Director in other general accounting and reporting tasks as assigned.
C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of standard accounting principles and best practices
- Competency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word, and an aptitude for learning new systems
- Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and collaboration
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly and thoroughly
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while under time constraints
D. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- Minimum three years of accounting experience (five years or more preferred)
E*. Work Environment and Physical Requirements *
This position is primarily in a professional office setting, working with sensitive information. In this role, routine use of office equipment will be required, including a computer, photocopier, scanner, and telephone. The role requires prolonged computer use while sitting at a desk.
Must be able to focus and concentrate with precision on a computer screen. Reaching, stooping, standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, and walking are all required.
This role typically works weekdays, but additional training may be required on occasion outside regular workdays.
This is a full-time position. To apply, submit the OCC application, cover letter, and resume to [email protected].
CAMPUS SAFETY
In compliance with the Clery Act, Ozark Christian College publishes annual reports containing information about crime prevention, reporting policies, crime statistics, and other safety and security-related information. The college also maintains daily crime and fire logs. To view OCC’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report go to occ.edu/security. Hard copies are also available upon request at the Ozark Christian College Student Affairs Office (1111 North Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
Ozark Christian College is affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to train men and women for Christian service. The college seeks to educate and hire individuals who share its core values to accomplish its mission. It is the intent of the college to create and promote a diverse workforce consistent with its stated goals and mission.
It is the policy of Ozark Christian College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission and access to educational opportunities, programs, activities, or employment as applicable to ministries in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended and implementing regulations.
As a religious educational institution, Ozark Christian College reserves the right to make employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the college’s religious beliefs. Further, as a Christian ministry, the college has the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions based on criteria established by the college.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
