Accountant

North Naples Church is seeking an Accountant to handle daily accounting operations with a focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other tasks assigned by the Director of Finance and Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Accounts Payable transactions including processing invoices, printing checks bi-weekly, ACH payable upload bi-weekly, resolving billing issues, and maintaining invoice filing
• Coordinate check-signers, be available for questions, and complete mailing
• Perform monthly credit card reconciliations, work with credit card owners, and enter expenses into ACS Realm
• Pay select recurring invoices electronically through online vendor portals
• Deposit weekly offerings
• Enter weekly deposits, contributions, and online giving in ACS Realm
• Process daily ACH and credit card donations
• Handle receivables – pledges, contributions (including stock), and memorial donations
• Prepare offering report on a weekly basis
• Communicate and follow up with staff members on billing issues, independent contractor paperwork, approvals, and general accounting-related matters as necessary
• Review bank activity daily; review bank statements monthly, ensure accuracy of records, perform initial reconciliations, and assist with finalizing the previous month as directed
• Generate contribution statements as needed (usually 2-3 times per year) from the Realm database and assist members with contribution statements or other giving issues on an as-needed basis
• Assist in entering participant payroll deductions in Realm, complete retirement contribution payments, process monthly benefit payments, and upload FSA contributions after each payroll
• On an annual basis, assist with year-end audit, prepare, file, and distribute 1099s to vendors, prepare accounts payable and payroll schedules for the new year, and update accounts payable files for the new year
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• 2-5 years of experience in an Accounting Department is required; experience with a non-profit organization is a plus
• Demonstrated strong analytical and computer skills, accounting system knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office, primarily Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with support personnel and management in English
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Exceptional attention to detail is required
• Physically, this position requires the ability to sit at a desk and work at a computer for long periods, stand, walk, stoop, reach, and lift up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to pass a background check via fingerprinting and drug screen

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.