Senior Accountant

Location 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive,Saint Louis, MO, 63141,United States Base Pay $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Year Employee Type Full Time Exempt Required Degree 4 Year Degree Contact information Name Kimberly Millan Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description With ministry centers in more than 35 countries and Gospel content shared in over 60 languages, Lutheran Hour Ministries is uniquely positioned to bring Christ to the nations—and the nations to the Church. Join us in proclaiming the changeless Gospel to a changing world! Job Summary: The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in the Finance organization as a bridge between routine transactional accounting activities and end-to-end processes with complex calculations and concepts. This role will also play a key role in financial statement preparation, forecasting, modeling and analysis. The person in this position will perform his/her duties consistent with the LHM and Ministry Services plans, strategic plans, policies, and other guidelines, and within applicable law. Key Responsibilities: Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations Ensure accurate financial statements that follow GAAP rules Coordinate internal and external audits by pulling records Analyze budget variances and report discrepancies Review work performed by other staff in addition to training and guiding their work. This role may supervise other staff and include performance management requirements Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 3+ years of accounting and/or auditing experience Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger tasks Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with particular focus on Excel Advanced communication and organization skills Ability to manage time and prioritize work to deliver accurate and timely customer service to colleagues Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree or certification Demonstrated skills in leadership, mentoring and coaching – personal or work related Experience with data management and coding Experience with multinational organizations Experience with system implementations Location: The candidate will be willing to work in a hybrid environment and maintain residence in the St. Louis, MO area. The above listing is a full-time position with benefits through Concordia Plan Services. (See for benefit details: The Church’s Plan.) For more information on Lutheran Hour Ministries, please visit . #J-18808-Ljbffr