Student Business Office

Central College PELLA, Iowa, United States Information Technology

About this position

Description:


  •  Journal Entries & General Ledger: Posting daily journal entries and maintaining up-to-date, accurate general ledger records.
  •  Accounts Payable/Receivable & Purchasing: Reviewing check requests, invoices, and purchase orders for compliance with   budget and policy, as well as managing student account inquiries.
  •  Reconciliations: Reconciling bank statements, credit card accounts, and internal accounts, such as student loan receivables, to ensure accuracy.
  •  Month-End/Year-End Close: Assisting with the closing processes, which may include preparing schedules and performing accruals.
  •  Financial Reporting & Audit Support: Gathering data for department-level reporting, assisting with annual financial audits, and preparing documents for, or assisting with, tax form reporting (e.g., 1098-T).
  •  Support Services: Assisting with payroll processing, monitoring fixed assets, and providing general administrative support to other Business Office staff.
  •  Other duties as defined within the Business Office in support of the overall financial operations of the College. 
Requirements:

  

  •  Knowledge of Principles of Accounting and automated accounting systems.
  •  Strong written and oral communications and relational skills. 
  •  Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. 
  •  Good public relations and customer service. 
  •  Strong analytical skills. 
  •  Demonstrates a strong sense of curiosity and seeks to understand problems, processes, and perspectives at a deeper level. 
  •  Proactively asks questions to uncover root causes, opportunities, and new ideas.
  •  Learns quickly when facing new situations and can adapt knowledge to unfamiliar challenges. 
  •  Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapidly acquiring new skills, tools, or methods.