Accounting Clerk

Goshen College; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Goshen College is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the Finance Manager and assist with accounting and finance tasks in a nonprofit college setting.

Responsibilities include data entry in Sage Intacct, daily deposits, monthly budgets, and close processes. Qualifications emphasize 1+ year accounting experience, nonprofit exposure, and Excel/Sage proficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of accounting/finance experience, ideally nonprofit.
• Basic accounting knowledge and general ledger experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong cross-functional relationships with staff and leadership.
• Familiarity with accounting software and Excel proficiency.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Enter all club purchases into Sage Intacct as purchase requests with supporting docs saved electronically.
• Assist with creating and submitting daily deposit forms from site locations.
• Prepare monthly budget and grant reports for clubs.
• Assist with GL reconciliations, data accuracy, and error correction.
• Support monthly and year-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting and summarizing account information and trends.
• Assist with other accounting and finance functions as needed.

Skills

Accounting/Finance experience

Nonprofit experience

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

General ledger accounting knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage Intacct

Job description

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accounting Clerk assists with the accounting and finance functions of the Organization and supports the Finance Manager

Weekly Schedule & Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm
Duties & Responsibilities:
Enter all club purchases into Sage Intaact as purchase requests and ensure all supporting documentation is electronically saved.
Accounts Receivable: Assist with creating & submitting daily deposit forms from the various site locations.
Prepare and provide clubs with monthly budget & grant reports.
Assist with general-ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors made by internal and external personnel.
Support monthly and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance-sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts
Prepare special financial reports, when requested by senior managers, by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
Assist with other accounting and finance functions as needed

Qualifications

At least one (1) year of accounting/finance, experience, ideally with a nonprofit
Basic accounting knowledge and experience with general ledger accounting systems (Sage Intacct preferred)
Attention to detail and appetite for researching and resolving issues
Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, leadership, community members, and other related agencies
Familiarity with accounting software/systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel
Reliable transportation, safe driving record, active driver's license, and automobile insurance
Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.