Accountant

Ministry/Department: Finance • Reports to: Controller • Status: Full-time, exempt

About the role

This position is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures to maintain accurate financial records, complete month-end close activities, prepare financial reports and reconciliations, and support effective financial controls for The Church of Eleven22® and its subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through the ongoing spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, fasting, confession, and fellowship
• Prepare month-end close by compiling and analyzing all account information
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all transactions are recorded
• Review and prepare balance sheet reconciliations and other reports
• Support day-to-day activities such as cash receipts, disbursements, and general ledger maintenance for daily operations
• Maintain and update debt amortization schedules
• Support the preparation of budgets for select ministries
• Manage lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, including reviewing agreements, maintaining lease schedules, calculating required accounting entries, and recording related journal entries
• Support audit fieldwork requests and provide required documents in a timely manner
• Collaborate and assist with team members on accounting projects as necessary
• Support adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and assist with financial policy updates
• Maintain staff confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential and restricted

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance strongly preferred
• Three to five years of accounting experience with experience in a variety of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred

Skills

• Model The Church of Eleven22 mission, vision, and core values
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to change
• Strong proactive communication skills
• Fundamental knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies
• Exceptional organizing abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with ministry and administrative teams

Schedule

• Expected hours: 40 hours or more per week
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (hours may vary based on church needs, including occasional weekends)
• Mandatory attendance at several big church events (“All-Skates”) throughout the year

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets. This is primarily a sedentary role requiring extended periods of sitting and frequent computer and screen time. Some filing and movement throughout the office may be required, including occasional bending, standing, and reaching as necessary.

Code of Conduct

• We live authenticity
• We are gospel-centered and mission-focused
• We are family
• We are lifelong learners
• We aim for excellence in the experience with zero excess
• We choose to trust
• We pray 1st and decide 2nd
• We glorify God by honoring others
• Our team unites under clear vision