The Junior Accountant is responsible for processing and controls around the authorization, accurate and timely processing of obligations and expenditures of the University along with maintaining the plant asset ledger and reconciling bank statements and other duties.

Holy Family University is a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. All employees are expected to understand the mission of Catholic higher education and be committed to the core values, mission, goals and objectives of Holy Family University.

Essential Functions including but not limited to: 

Accounts Payable Functions

• Review for completeness and process Financial Obligation Forms (invoices, expense reports and other documents) after appropriate approvals have been obtained.
• Processing Expense and Cost transactions in Colleague AP and encumbrance modules.
• Process various types of payments which include: A/P checks, ACH, credit card, student refunds.
• Maintain and update accounts payable files including invoices, payment information, W-9’s and Vendor Certificates of Insurance.
• Research and respond to all accounts payable inquiries in a prompt and courteous manner.

PCard Administration

• Administer P-Card system including:
• request and set up PCard
• train PCard holder on policy and reconciliation
• audit transaction per policy for P-Card holder
• journalize monthly PCard transaction
• handle all cardholder issues between cardholder and PNC

Accounting Functions:

• Maintain and update Fixed Asset Ledger and associated tasks
• Prepare various non-operating monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Sales and Use Tax filings
• Assist with the annual 1099 process
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures

Other:

• Daily, weekly and monthly operational reporting for department Operations

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in Accounting, Account Payable, Customer Service required.
• Experience in Higher Education preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Proficient in data entry.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail are a must.
• Demonstrated growth in capabilities using the Colleague financial systems
• Proficiency and growth in the use of Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to operate standard office equipment to include calculator, computer and printer, facsimile machine, multiline telephone, photocopy machine, check printer and check sealer

For consideration, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter with desired salary and resume to careers@holyfamily.edu.  Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Holy Family University seeks to foster an inclusive and healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. The University prohibits harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and bias incidents in any form, including, but not limited to, those based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies and practices, financial aid programs, athletic programs, and other school-administered activities and rights and privileges generally accorded or made available to employees and students at the University. Holy Family University complies with Title IX of the U.S. Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity and inclusion in its education programs.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to the application, and/or interview process should notify Human Resources at hr@holyfamily.edu

About Holy Family University

Holy Family University, located in Northeast Philadelphia, and a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, offers education in the liberal arts and professions through graduate, undergraduate and non-degree programs. Our core values of Family, Respect, Integrity, Service and Responsibility, Learning, and Vision shape the culture and environment in which students learn and employees work. We are proud to provide comprehensive benefits, to support the diverse needs of our employees.

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