Domestic Field Finance Special

About the Role

As a Domestic Field Finance Specialist, you'll play a vital role in bringing hope and stability to communities impacted by disaster. You will process payment requests, reimburse expenses, and provide financial guidance that keeps recovery and rebuild efforts moving forward. At times, this may even mean serving directly on disaster deployments or long-term rebuild projects. Use your financial skills to make a lasting difference. Help us respond with compassion when the call comes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
• Advise Finance leadership on the budget performance of assigned field offices, including project-level commitments for rebuild beneficiaries
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the financial aspects of assigned Samaritan's Purse projects and activities in order to respond to general inquiries
• Inform financial leadership of financial challenges originating from and/or affecting assigned field offices
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews of financial transactions input by clerical staff for coding accuracy
• Complete regular financial system maintenance of the PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Module (FSCM) Project Costing module to ensure accurate restricted fund balances and transaction tagging to provide detailed financial indicators for rebuild and disaster relief projects
• Travel to field sites to conduct assessments of internal controls and adherence to ministry finance and procurement policies, and report findings to field and headquarters management as appropriate
• Deploy as needed on disaster responses to implement proper internal controls, secure financial instruments, and provide financial reporting
• Assist with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software training programs for field office staff and for other staff as needed
• Ensure compliance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations regarding detailed expense substantiation and taxable benefits provided to field staff
• Research and provide appropriate certifications for sales and use tax exemption in states of operation
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and two (2) years of related Accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam candidates seeking to meet work experience requirements for licensure are encouraged but not required
• Thorough knowledge of Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong understanding of accounting internal controls and ability to establish appropriate segregation of duties outside of a traditional office environment
• Critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Experience or thorough knowledge of accounting transactions, preparing and maintaining a variety of forms, records, reports, and documentation
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a pressured environment with flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work creatively and independently

Additional Details

• Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
• Type: Full-Time
• Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
• Travel Expectations: Approximately 60 days/annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary. Some travel is scheduled in advance, but may have times of urgent travel with little notice

Benefits

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days