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JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE:

Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO:

Director of Financial Services/Controller

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The duties of this Denver Seminary Staff Accountant may include any of the following: general ledger accounting, budget management, account reconciliation and statistical analysis. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: May include prolonged sitting some lifting of up to 20 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires ability to distinguish letters and symbols. Requires the use of office equipment such as computer, typewriter, telephones, calculators and copiers. Requires correct vision and hearing within normal ranges. ESSENTIAL DUTIES General Ledger Accounting – maintains G/L on a daily basis, posting online payments, integrating daily bursar activity, processing gift payments in cooperation with the Advancement office, and inputting all other normal and/or reoccurring financial transactions. G/L Reconciliation – reconciles bank accounts and assigned general ledger accounts on a monthly basis. G/L Account Analysis - analyzes key balance sheet accounts and reviews budget to actual variances on a monthly basis. Other Duties – provides accounting support and analysis as necessary in the following areas: • General Ledger Accounting • Accounts Receivable/Studetn Accounts backup • Issuance of monthly cost center reports • Budgetary input and analysis, as assigned EDUCATION/TRAINING/SKILLS: Accounting degree or 5 years equivalent accounting experience preferred. Knowledge of Excel required, experience with Great Plains/Microsoft Dynamics preferred. Nonprofit and/or educational accounting experience a definite plus.

Staff, fulltime, exempt February 2016

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QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral and written communication skills and outstanding customer service are critical. The ability to multi-task and to work as part of a team is essential. OUTCOMES: Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining departmental standards. Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: Please read this job description carefully and ask someone for help if you have difficulty understanding the functions of this job. Please describe any accommodations that you need in order to perform this job. Accommodations needed:

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS JOB AND CAN SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY PERFORM ALL THE JOB FUNCTIONS LISTED ABOVE. Signature ________________________________ Date_______________________

Staff, fulltime, exempt February 2016

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