Newbury Park Adventist Academy: Academy Treasurer, Exempt, Part-Time

JOB SUMMARY

Support the Southern California Conference (“SCC”) in accomplishing its mission, “to exalt Christ by cultivating healthy churches and schools” and its core values of integrity with transparency, engagement, stewardship, unity in diversity, and relationships & team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Regular attendance.
2. Fiscal leader and adviser who provides sound financial guidance that assists the administrative team in the decision-making process.
3. Financial manager who clearly understands the economic resources and collaborates with Administration and Conference leadership in their management.
4. Manager of capital and financial assets who, through his/her fiscal leadership, is charged with the guardianship of these assets.
5. Communicator and collaborator who disseminates and articulates the financial status of the school; and
6. Comply with policies and procedures of SCC, including but not limited to those in the Employee Handbook, the Pacific Union’s Education Code, and the North American Division Working Policy.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Perform each essential function satisfactorily, and
• Be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in good standing, and
• Documented proof to work legally in the USA, and
• The selected candidate will need to complete a Live Scan and obtain background check clearance, and
• Possess a proven track record of effective leadership, judgment, collaboration, a learner and possess character above reproach, and
• Meet the requirements listed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance from a recognized and accredited college or university is required. At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting and business management or a combination of academic qualifications and relevant work experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (composition, spelling, and punctuation).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet search engines, Adobe, and other computer and mobile applications for work.
• Ability to operate the Adventist Accounting Software International (AASI)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of privileged
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic
• Ability to speak other languages
• High level of emotional and social
• Strategic-thinking
• Innovative and
• Results-driven to lead and
• Business acumen and financial management
• Problem solving and analytical
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and oversee direct
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal
• Build relationships and ability to relate to diverse peoples and
• Knowledge of relevant organizational regulations, policies, and procedures
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal and communications
• Ability to relate and engage diverse peoples and
• Ability to function as a team
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal direct

Personality Traits

Professional, excellent work ethic, punctual, flexible, tactful, and discreet, approachable, proactive, dependable, pleasant, positive attitude, joyful spirit, good sense of humor, appropriate, decorous, and modest attire, high level of emotional intelligence.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Bachelor of Science/Arts degree; MA/MBA
• Citizenship and criminal clearance documents and a signed child abuse reporting statement
• Certification in CPR and First Aid procedures
• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to do the following for prolonged or significant periods: sit, stand; walk; use hands and fingers; reach with arms; talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distant, color, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK CONDITIONS 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Extended hours and travel may occasionally be required.

** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.