About the role

As an Accounting Clerk at Bethel University you’ll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day accounting operations.

In this role, you’ll work across accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, handling everything from account reconciliations and financial transactions to deposits, invoice processing, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close activities. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the University and have the opportunity to use your attention to detail and financial expertise to make a meaningful contribution where your work directly supports life-changing student experiences. Our employees are united by a shared commitment to serving students, supporting one another, and living out Bethel’s mission to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community.

This is an in-person position at our Bethel Anderson Center office in Arden Hills, MN. The starting range for for this role is $22.75 to $23.50 per hour.

Why Work at Bethel?

At Bethel, we believe work can be more than a job—it can be an opportunity to use your gifts in service to others. Employees enjoy being part of a welcoming community where faith, learning, and relationships are woven into everyday work.

Depending on eligibility, Bethel employees have access to benefits designed to support your whole person, including:

• Tuition benefits for you and eligible family members
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A beautiful suburban campus with a strong sense of community
• Opportunities to participate in faith-based community life, chapel, and campus events
• A workplace culture grounded in service, collaboration, and care for others

What you'll do

Accounting Functions – 60%

• Perform account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies
• Process invoices, expense reports, and other financial transactions
• Prepare and submit reports to outside agencies/auditors as required
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes
• HR postings and reconciliations
• Assist with other accounting tasks as needed

Accounts Receivable Functions – 15%

• Execute the deposit and accurate recording of checks received by the University
• Retrieve and coordinate the posting of activity associated with bank accounts
• Assist with other accounts receivable tasks as needed

Accounts Payable Functions – 25%

• Expense adjustments and JE preparations
• Accounts Payable review and approvals
• Work with the appropriate teams to send and record information related to unclaimed property
• General AP accounting support

Qualifications

Education: High school education with related post-high school training/coursework

Experience: 1+ years of related accounting or bookkeeping experience

2+ years of related experience, preferred

Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Banner Finance), preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the Google Suite.
• Must be a proven self-starter and detail-oriented.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple duties.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must handle sensitive, confidential information in a professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with different departments.
• Working knowledge of a Student Information System, preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting, preferred.

Additional Responsibilities:

Bethel’s mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Bethel’s employee community plays a central role in developing our students as whole and holy persons. To carry out this mission, Bethel uses the foundation of our guiding documents, the Affirmation of Faith, Community Covenant, and Key Policies. Bethel expects all employees to actively participate in creating our Christ-centered community by agreeing with and abiding by our core beliefs in the Affirmation of Faith and supporting all other beliefs as Biblical, responsible, and thoughtful approaches while avoiding dissension and divisiveness. Employees teach and mentor students and help one another uphold our Community Covenant commitments.  As a result of these expectations, all University employees act as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to carry out its mission and foster Bethel’s Christ-centered covenant community.

Other Duties: The essential functions, tasks and responsibilities of this position may change from time to time. Bethel University reserves the right to add or omit duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the University or its leadership. Additional tasks or duties required of the position, will be communicated to the incumbent with specificity to ensure the employee may perform their role with complete understanding. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Sponsorship Restrictions:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

Travel: This position does not require travel.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of sitting and traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Expected Hours of Work:

Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position.

Benefits

Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package. Learn more about these offerings here.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time 

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.