Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School seeks a Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable Focus to support daily operations in the Business Office, handling receipts, student billing, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting with campus staff and vendors.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 1–3 years of AR experience, and proficiency in Excel and Blackbaud Financial Edge within a Christ-centered university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• 1–3 years accounting experience; accounts receivable and cash reconciliation preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting or higher education preferred.
• Knowledge of debits/credits and the accounting cycle.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounts receivable operations, including posting receipts and monitoring outstanding activity.
• Perform daily reconciliation of receipts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with student accounts and billing support as assigned.
• Deposit checks remotely and maintain accurate cash documentation.
• Maintain petty cash and petty cash requests.
• Prepare journal entries and adjustments related to receivables and cash activity.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare and analyze monthly budget reporting; assist in development of annual budget.
• Complete annual surveys and reporting to outside agencies/accrediting bodies.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and supporting schedules.
• Prepare custom financial reports as needed from systems used by the Business Office.
• Document routine processes and identify continual process improvements.
• Serve as back-up for accounts payable and other Business Office functions as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lancaster Campus - Lancaster, PA 17601Position Type: Professional StaffJob Category: Accounting/Finance

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable Focus will assist with the daily business operations of Lancaster Bible College and will provide direct support for accounts receivable processes, cash activity, student accounts/billing support, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting. The Business Office serves as a support role for departments within the College and interacts regularly with students, staff, and external vendors. Responsibilities may include cross-training and back-up support in other key Business Office functions such as accounts payable, budgeting, and month-end reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to attend meetings/activities at various places across campus.

Personal Qualities

• Servant mindset and people centered dedication and focus.
• The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
• The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
• A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.
• A professional appearance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, with accounts receivable and cash reconciliation experience strongly preferred.
• Prior work history within non-profit accounting or higher education preferred.
• Basic knowledge of debits and credits and the accounting cycle.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Required Skills/Abilities

• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills both verbally and through email
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to learn new software
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain a high level of professionalism
• Evidence of goal-oriented performance and continual process improvement mindset
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support daily accounts receivable operations, including posting receipts and monitoring outstanding activity
• Perform daily reconciliation of receipts and maintain supporting documentation
• Assist with student accounts and billing support as assigned
• Deposit checks remotely and maintain accurate cash documentation
• Maintain petty cash and petty cash requests
• Prepare journal entries and adjustments related to receivables and cash activity
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with month-end reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger entries
• Prepare and analyze monthly budget reporting; assist in development of annual budget
• Complete annual surveys and reporting to outside agencies/accrediting bodies
• Assist with annual audit preparation and supporting schedules
• Prepare custom financial reports as needed from systems used by the Business Office
• Document routine processes and identify continual process improvements
• Serve as back-up support for accounts payable and other Business Office functions as needed
• Fulfill other administrative and supporting roles within the Business Office