Position Summary: As an Accounting Associate at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Business Intelligence team by performing assigned accounting tasks as well as other tasks as they arise. These tasks primarily included data quality, data process improvement, particularly as they relate to invoices and costing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Outline specific functions and responsibilities for the role.):  The Accounting Associate  will…

• Assist in data correction
• Learn and work with new software and system implementations
• Document data collection process and recommend improvements
• Assist in developing financial models that turn demand forecasting into supply and cost forecasts.
• Score Machine Learning forecast results.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE (Soft skills.):

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to act with propriety and maintain confidentiality of business information
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to build relationships with other BJU Press departments
• Good computer skills, proficiency in accounting software, and ability to learn new software programs
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accuracy with number and details

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Outline required role skills, experience, & education. Hard skills.):

Bachelor’s degree