Assistant Bursar

Watershed College; Portal (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Watershed College is seeking a detail-oriented accounting/payroll professional to maintain accurate financial records and ensure efficient payroll management. The role reports to the Bursar / Admin Manager and supports the Parents Association accounting tasks.

Responsibilities include billing, receipting, reconciling books, preparing monthly statements for audit, and processing staff payroll. The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Accounting/Business Admin, strong Excel/Word skills, and at least

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma in accounting or business administration.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with payroll processing and HR matters for NEC-level staff.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Process billing, receipting and allocate receipts in the accounting system.
• Reconcile Parents Association accounting books.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and audit reports.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and related reporting.
• Process staff payroll and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Prepare payroll payment schedules for approval.
• Assist with monthly and year-end stock counts.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking ability

Flexibility & adaptability

Accounting & office management

Willingness to work extra hours

Education

Diploma in Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

REPORTS TO:

Bursar / Admin Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To maintain accurate financial records and efficient management of the payroll.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Processes billing, receipting and allocating receipts in the Accounting System


• Reconciliation of Parents Association accounting books.


• Prepare monthly financial statements for the Parents Association and reports for audit.


• Prepare purchase requisitions and prepare reports on purchases when required.


• Staff payroll processing and attend to staff requests and enquiries pertaining to payroll.


• Prepare payroll payment schedules for approval and processing.


• Dealing with human resources issues for NEC level employees


• Participate in monthly and year-end stock counts.


• Any other duties assigned.

The Applicant Should Have

• A minimum of a Diploma in Accounting/Business Administration.


• Advanced PC skills are required including Excel and Word; Access and PowerPoint are preferred.


• Good analytical skills are required.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks as well as flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.


• Should be willing to work outside working hours including weekends.


• Demonstrated accounting and office management experience.


• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.