Accounting Specialist

Position Summary: This position performs accounts payable, general and student accounting functions, collections, student loan reconciliations, and posting journal entries.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all processes related to accounts payable, including check preparation and monitoring the authorized signer list.

• Oversee all billing to student accounts.

• Perform general accounting functions including reconciliations, journal entries, review of cashier receipts and cash flow monitoring.

• Distribute monthly departmental budget and other financial reports.

• Serve as the liaison to our third-party collections agency and monitor all collections activity.

• Provide oversight of the student federal and state work study programs.

• Manage university credit card program.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Supportive of Warner’s mission, vision and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle, and demonstration of character in keeping with biblical models.

• Excellent organization and communication skills.

• Must be self-motivated and self-directed with the desire to identify problems and implement solutions.

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.

• Demonstrated ability to work with office productivity software especially Microsoft Excel. Must be familiar with basic spreadsheet data entry and formulas.

• One to three years of experience performing basic accounting functions and an understanding of accounting terminology is preferred.

• An undergraduate degree in accounting or a related subject is required.

Working Relationships: The Accounting Specialist is a member of the Business Office team and reports to the Vice President for Finance.

Work Schedule: Normal office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. expected Monday through Friday. Additional hours as needed for significant department or university events.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake Wales, FL 33859: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,400 - $47,400