Accountant (Donations)

About the Role

This is an entry-level professional accounting position. The incumbent applies accounting principles in working with specialized accounting records and reports. The role is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports.

Key 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.
• Assist 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.
• Time off is discouraged between the end of November through mid-January due to increased donation volume.
• Outside of the peak season, employees can take accrued time off based on team needs and are permitted to work from home one day a week.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency demonstrated on required accounting systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Finance or Business Management).
• No post-graduate professional accounting experience required.
• Demonstrated well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting theory.
• Human Relations Skills: Demonstrate courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others.
• Challenges and Complex Situations: Apply college-level theoretical knowledge and gain an understanding of Church accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Accountability: Work under close supervision while gaining an understanding of Church accounting systems. Work 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.

Preferred

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.