Accounting Specialist I

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is seeking an Accounting Specialist I to apply GAAP to a broad range of transactions for SBTS and subsidiaries. You will enter transactions, reconcile ledgers, and help with month-end close under the supervision of the Manager of Accounting Operations.

Required is an Associate's degree in accounting or related field and 1–3 years of accounting experience, plus strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process daily transaction reports and journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and assist with month-end processes.
• Support GAAP compliance and financial reporting.
• Prepare daily deposits and maintain accounting records.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working at Southern Seminary is more than a job—it's an opportunity to use your gifts in rewarding, ministry-focused work that supports a mission that matters.

Our talented faculty and staff serve together to support our diverse campus community and advance the mission of Southern Seminary. Enjoy a fast-paced, engaging, and family-friendly work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for workplace flexibility-all while becoming part of Southern Seminary's rich legacy and continued ministry.

The Accounting Specialist I applies generally accepted accounting principles to record a broad variety of financial transactions for SBTS and its subsidiary companies, utilize business office module for entering transactions, reconcile general ledger accounts, assist with various special projects as assigned, serve as backup to other accounting positions, and perform other related duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Processes daily transaction reports and journal entries received from various Seminary departments. Verifies data entry input of edits and journal entries prepared by other accounting personnel.
• Reviews and analyzes accounts and fund groups for the propriety of entries.
• Maintains files for daily transaction reports and batch edits.
• Prepare daily deposits of funds for armored car pickup.
• Record, classify and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts to subsidiary records.
• Gather, summarize, and analyze various historical Seminary financial data
• Perform ad hoc analyses of accounting transactions, operational performance and balance sheet accounts
• Assists in the month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assists in the performance of legal, tax, and compliance research
• Assists in the completion of various special projects.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION:

The person in this position should have an Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

The person in this position should have a minimum of one to three years of accounting experience, strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

SUPERVISION:

The person in this position will supervise no one.

The person in this position will report to the Manager of Accounting Operations or other administrative officer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The person in this position will work in a standard office environment.

EQUIPMENT:

The person in this position will use the following equipment: standard office machines and personal computer.

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