"General Accountant"

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 7,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Accounting and Finance, the General Accountant is responsible for maintaining accounting records and financial information.

Position Responsibilities

• Reconciles Operating and Accounts Payable Bank Accounts
• Reconciles Prepaid Expenses Account
• Notifies Student Accounts, Advancement, and Accounting of Bank Activity related to their area
• Tracks cash and check deposits to ensure all deposits have been posted
• Reviews Cash Receipt journal entries done by Accounts Payable
• Answers questions of university personnel regarding accounting procedures and inquiries
• Prepares journal entries and posting to the accounting system
• Reconciles Virtuous software data to general ledger
• Assists with year-end audit
• Responsible for the monthly reporting and entering of fixed assets into the Colleague system.
• Tracks Construction-In-Progress and reconciles CIP account
• Supports special projects and other financial/accounting functions as required
• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation
• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with emphasis in accounting, or closely related field from a regionally accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry level to 2 years of working experience in accounting, preferable in higher education or a non-profit environment
• Computer literacy and proven skill with spreadsheets applications.
• Able to handle and maintain confidential information
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a customer services orientation are essential.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong work ethic

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.