• Tracking daily financial transactions and ensuring that transactions are correctly recorded
• Assisting in financial activities such as running payroll
• Collecting monthly statements and reports from various departments and providing them to the CPA firm
• Advising management on monthly money transfers and ensuring completion of the transfers
• Advising the CPA firm about posting and allocating transactions based on the statements, reports, and transfers and with journal entries, monthly reconciliation, payroll reporting and year end tasks as required
• Assisting the CPA firm with the annual 990 form and filing, and TISA management in the review process
• Ensuring that tasks are completed, and deadlines are met according to the TISA financial operations calendar
• Maintaining records of all financial transactions
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local filing reporting and payment requirements for organization, payroll, unemployment, and health benefits
• Ensuring adherence to internal control policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with all accrediting body financial requirements
• Assisting in the development of TISA’s annual budget
• Monitoring the budget monthly for variances from the projected budget
• Summarizing and preparing YTD budget reports for quarterly and annual board meeting
• Summarizing and preparing other financial reports as required
• Assisting with audits by independent, external firms Bookkeeping Skills.
• Accounting knowledge with solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
• Basic knowledge of industry benchmarks in accounting best practices
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in cloud-based accounting platforms and spreadsheets
• Confidentiality
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to calculate and analyze financial information from different sources
• Strong research skills
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications:

1. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting, finance, or related discipline
2. At least three years of bookkeeping experience – preferably in nonprofit higher education
3. Expertise in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined. Candidates will be screened based on preferences.

Language: English  

Work authorization: United States (Required)

To apply or suggest a prospective candidate, email jobs@islamicseminary.us