Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Our mission statement: "To provide through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry and hope for their future."

We have a full-time opening for a Staff Accountant. The schedule will be Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision
• 403b Savings Plan and Generous Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance for Dependents
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

Position Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. This includes administering accounts payable and payroll functions and assisting with annual auditing process. The Staff Accountant should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• All functions relate to all Rescue Ministries accounting records currently Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries and Fort Wayne Rescue Ministries Foundation.
• Process daily/weekly Accounts Payable invoices, thrift store cash receipts, prepare vendor checks, and record all bank deposits made by Mission personnel. Maintain computer master files for vendors and ADP files for employees.
• Serve as a backup for Office Manager's bi-weekly processing of payroll for all employees using ADP vendor system and recommend/maintain appropriate allocation methods for expenses across operating divisions.
• Perform an ongoing review of expenses and investigate unusual items, ensure timely payment of sales taxes and sales tax return and conduct the annual filing of IRS Form 1099.
• Work closely with the Donor Relations team to maintain an accurate donor database and receipting process

Other Duties

• Attend quarterly All Staff meetings.
• Job performance should demonstrate The Rescue Mission's Core Values; Organizational Integrity, Organizational Unity and Organizational Effectiveness.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.

Education Training and Experience

• Two year accounting degree required, four year degree preferred
• Minimum two years accounting/financial work experience required
• Non profit experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Advanced computer skills with knowledge of internet and email
• Proficient with keyboard and calculator
• MIP Fund accounting software experience preferred.
• ADP Workforce Now experience requested, not required
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with regard to finance and personnel information.
• Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations.
• Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.