Accounting Coordinator Job at Southside Christian School in Simpsonville

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The accounting coordinator supports the finance department by performing routine accounting tasks and assisting with day-to-day finance team activities. This is an in-office position. This is a part-time role (25-28 hrs. /week), with the potential of becoming full-time.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Working with the Senior Staff Accountant, accurately and efficiently enter data for accounting records including accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank deposits.
• Process vendor payment and purchase order request, oversee payment approval workflows.
• Maintain workflows and approvals in PEX (credit card system)
• Working with the Billing Coordinator, assist in communication and reconciliation of ESTF funds.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of both the state and federal school choice funding programs.
• Learn and become proficient with Blackbaud.
• Provide coverage when other finance team members are out of office.
• Assist with special projects from the HR or payroll department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. *

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School. Willing to enroll your eligible children at Southside Christian School.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting or business office experience.
• Experienced with double entry accounting, and able to make Journal Entries.
• Knowledge of accounting software and automated accounting systems.
• Must be proficient in data entry and computer software including Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be experienced and comfortable using excel.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction and work in a team environment.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have integrity in keeping confidential information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.