Summer Staff Conference Center Accounting Assistant

Position Objective:

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for supporting the Accounting Staff with assigned projects related to Payroll, Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable in order to provide accurate financial accounting and reporting, in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Accounting Assistant is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) mission, vision and beliefs. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats.

Key Job Accountabilities:           

• Assist with data entry for accounts payable invoices to ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Assist in preparing multiple types of bank deposits and corresponding accounting data entry as needed to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Download and enter data from financial transactions from various processors to accounting software.
• Liaise with other MHA departments in cash handling and reconciliation procedures.
• Assist at weekly camper check-in.
• Maintain paperless filing system.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Some college preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skills in using a personal computer and various software products, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to enter large amounts of data with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Must be a punctual and responsible individual.

Physical Demands:

• The physical environment requires the employee to sit and work on a computer for long periods. 
• Also may require standing at a copy machine for an hour at a time.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
• Will be assigned a secondary role.
• Expected to participate and engage in the summer staff community, attending all mandatory training, meetings and functions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas encountered in the job.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in Mount Hermon’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.