Accountant

Adventist Education; Calhoun (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Cumberland Academy is seeking an administrator in the Business Office to manage daily office activities and oversee student workers. Responsibilities include receipting money, processing payments, and maintaining general ledger functions in a supportive Christian environment.

The role requires strong data-entry skills, proficiency with Word and Excel, and a commitment to the Seventh-day Adventist mission.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to Seventh-day Adventist teachings and mission.
• Ability to interact well with students, parents, staff and vendors.
• Ability to supervise and mentor student workers.
• Proficiency with data entry and common office software (Word/Excel).
• Professional demeanor and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day business office tasks including receipting money and processing payments.
• Direct supervision of student workers.
• Maintain general ledger functions such as cash receipts and disbursements.
• Process accounts payable invoices and monthly invoices.
• Keep the business office organized and stocked.
• Answer calls and emails; serve as first point of contact in the Business Office.
• Assist with school activities sponsorship and student supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Strong initiative

Confidentiality

Data entry

Fluent English

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Georgia-Cumberland Academy in Calhoun, GA

Southern Union Conference | Georgia-Cumberland Conference

Department: Administration – Business Office

Supervisor: GCA Business Manager

Status: Full-Time Hourly (non-exempt)

Wage Scale: 71%-91%

Date: October 11, 2026

Job Summary

The accountant will care for all aspects of daily business office activity. He/she will be involved in receipting of money; processing approved payments and handling other general ledger functions. This role also directs supervision of student workers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process phone calls and emails; complete the tasks they generate.
• Serve as the first point of contact in the GCA Business Office.
• Receive, sort, and process mail and packages.
• Ability to learn and successfully utilize accounting software.
• Handle all general ledger functions (cash receipts, cash disbursement, journal vouchers, billing) as assigned.
• Process properly authorized accounts payable invoices.
• Prepare monthly invoices.
• Keep business office bookstore stocked.
• Perform such other duties as may be required or assigned by the Business Manager and the Admin team.
• Participate in school activity sponsorship and student supervision.

Required Experience

Qualifications

• Must have an expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, be a Seventh-day Adventist church member in regular standing, with a desire to serve in a cooperative, spiritually-redemptive, and soul-winning atmosphere.
• Must interact well with students, parents, staff and vendors; demonstrate a passion for customer service. Able to treat others with a positive and helpful attitude.
• Must be able to motivate and supervise student workers.
• Must be proficient at data entry and able to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have a team player attitude and present a professional demeanor.
• Able to work in an environment where multi-tasking and distractions are common.
• Possess strong initiative.
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Must be able to write and speak English fluently.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in accounting preferred.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 25 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephone and other office equipment. Must be able to operate an automobile and climb stairs without assistance. Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Working Conditions

Essential tasks are performed under normal office conditions with little/no noticeable discomfort. Work area is well lighted and ventilated.

Posted by:Serge Gariepy

Georgia-Cumberland Academy teaches students to know Jesus as a friend, to love God and those around us, and to serve our church and community.

GCA is a Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school located in Northwest Georgia that is dedicated to preparing students for their future, both spiritually and academically. We endeavor to pursue our mission—\"to know, to love, to serve\"—in the context of a positive Christian environment that emphasizes spiritual growth; commitment to academic integrity; respect for God and others; and a healthy, active lifestyle. We’re a family who worships, learns, plays, creates, and works together.