Purpose

The accounting assistant will assist with the accounting functions of the University by working directly with the Director of Finance to accomplish tasks related to the daily accounting operations of the University. This position requires a knowledge of basic accounting concepts and standards. Not-for-profit experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for cash and investment accounts. Initiate journal entries as needed.
• Bookkeeping and payroll for an entity partially owned by OBU.
• Prepare sales tax reports.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and/or post in OBU’s ERP system.
• Support other departments on campus.
• Audit support.
• Support the budget and financial accounting processes.
• Maintain records and prepare journal entries and reports for Tulsa Royalties Company.
• Liaison for leasing and mineral management activities with the Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma.
• Assist other departments with general inquiries.
• Assist in implementation of OBU’s new ERP.

Other Duties

• Cross train and serve as backup as necessary for the cashier, AP, POs, & collections.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and standards.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting.
• Ten key data entry.
• Prior knowledge or use of QuickBooks.
• Advanced Excel abilities.

Education

Required: Associates Degree in Accounting.

Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Accounting.

Experience

Required: 3-5 years business office experience.

Preferred: 5-10 years of accounting experience.

Equipment

• Microsoft Office.
• ERP system.
• QuickBooks.
• Excel.
• Word.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time
• Ability to lift occasionally a 20-pound box of paper

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.
• *Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.
• Please apply using the link for “Support Staff Applications” on the OBU website at: https://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html