Accountant

About the Role

This is an entry-level professional accounting position focused on applying accounting principles to specialized records and reports. The role involves assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of the general ledger and preparing basic financial reports. Success is measured by accuracy in maintaining ledgers, meeting schedules and deadlines, and proficiency in accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate general ledger file maintenance for accurate financial statement presentations.
• Reconcile accounts, review reconciliations, and ensure proper clearing of outstanding items.
• Prepare special studies and reports for departments and organizations.
• Prepare journal entries and other adjustments to correct errors.
• Analyze budget requests and explain budgetary changes.
• Consolidate accounting information for statements and summaries.
• Review expenditures against budget, perform reconciliations, investigations, and correcting entries.
• Assist in preparing financial estimates and expense reports.
• Draft correspondence regarding discrepancies requiring investigation or action.
• Review and monitor invoices submitted for payment exceeding defined dollar amounts.
• Audit project accounts for compliance and correspond with appropriate parties on project status.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in required accounting systems.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting theory.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (preferred).
• Human Relations Skills: Demonstrate courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in working relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Finance or Business Management).
• No post-graduate professional accounting experience is required.
• Incumbents must demonstrate a well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting theory.
• Ability to apply college-level theoretical knowledge and gain an understanding of Church accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Incumbents typically work under close supervision and within a firm set of guidelines and policies.
• Make appropriate decisions using generally accepted accounting principles regarding transactions affecting assigned organizations.
• Responsible for appropriate approval of payments.
• Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.