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

Job TitleSupport 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 & ResponsibilitiesRegular attendance.Fiscal leader and adviser who provides sound financial guidance that assists the administrative team in the decision-making process.Financial manager who clearly understands the economic resources and collaborates with Administration and Conference leadership in their management.Manager of capital and financial assets who, through his/her fiscal leadership, is charged with the guardianship of these assets.Communicator and collaborator who disseminates and articulates the financial status of the school; andComply 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.Perform other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsPerform each essential function satisfactorily.Be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in good standing.Documented proof to work legally in the USA.The selected candidate will need to complete a Live Scan and obtain background check clearance.Possess a proven track record of effective leadership, judgment, collaboration, a learner and possess character above reproach.Meet the requirements listed.Education and ExperienceUndergraduate 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.CompetenciesGood 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 privilegedAbility to perform simple arithmeticAbility to speak other languagesHigh level of emotional and socialStrategic-thinkingInnovative andResults-driven to lead andBusiness acumen and financial managementProblem solving and analyticalAbility to prioritize, delegate, and oversee directExcellent communication skills and interpersonalBuild relationships and ability to relate to diverse peoples andKnowledge of relevant organizational regulations, policies, and proceduresStrong verbal, written, and interpersonal and communicationsAbility to relate and engage diverse peoples andAbility to function as a teamSelf-starter and able to work with minimal directPersonality TraitsProfessional, 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 RegistrationsBachelor of Science/Arts degree; MA/MBACitizenship and criminal clearance documents and a signed child abuse reporting statementCertification in CPR and First Aid proceduresValid driver's license.Physical DemandsWhile 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 ConditionsThe 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.