Accountant (Finance and Records Department)

About the role

The Finance and Records Department seeks to build teams that reflect the diversity of the Church's global membership. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve donation exceptions.
• Monitor bill pay donations and ensure funds are received through EFT processes.
• Manage the donations inbox and provide professional, timely responses to donors, finance professionals, Church leaders, and employees.
• Aid Church employees with petty cash requests and related processes.
• Serve as a liaison with the Church Unit Banking Services team.
• Draft correspondence regarding discrepancies, exceptions, and items requiring investigation or follow-up.
• Communicate by phone and email with donors, finance professionals, and Church leaders to facilitate donation processing and resolve inquiries.
• Support a team of six employees in recording, reconciling, and reporting donations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and assist with reconciliations, reports, and other accounting activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Finance or Business Management).
• No post graduate professional accounting experience is required for this position.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles is preferred.

Benefits

Due to the increase in donation volume between the end of November through mid-January, time off (outside of Church holidays) is discouraged during this peak season. Outside of this period, employees can take accrued time off based on the needs of the team and are permitted to work from home one day a week.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is full-time regular.

Skills

Human Relations Skills: Incumbents will demonstrate courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others in everyday working relationships, including contacts with others to request or provide information.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is full-time regular.