Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Compile financial records and reports for Spanish River Church and its various ministries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sound internal controls. This is a full-time, Exempt position working Monday-Friday. A pre-employment drug screening is required for all candidates offered employment.

 
REPORTS TO:
Controller
 
TEAM MEMBERSHIP:
Accounting Team

 
 
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to): 
 
CASH RECEIPTS – CONTRIBUTIONS

 

• Review Sunday contributions and corresponding general ledger entries
• Record-keeper of non-cash gifts
• Maintain spreadsheets used for tracking donors and communicate with appropriate staff members
• Assist with quarterly emailing/mailing of contribution statements
• Liaison between ShelbyNext Giving, Arena and donors
• Collaborates with IT department to maintain and improve systems for online giving.

  
CASH RECEIPTS – NON-CONTRIBUTIONS
 

• Oversee non-contribution cash receipts 
• Reclassify counseling fees to appropriate therapist monthly
• Point of contact for facility rental billing
• Complete and update annual PCI compliance certifications

 
 
BANKING
 

• Collect and file bank statements
• Monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Liaison between SRC and banking relationships/banking software
• Oversee credit card transactions – trouble shoot, set up employee accounts, communicate policy, and facilitate repairs or problems with IT, etc.
• Update bank account registers on a daily basis and verify balances
• Prepares bank transfers as directed by Controller and Director of Human Resources.

ACCOUNTING
 

• Work with the Controller in preparing monthly reports for ministry leaders and department managers
• Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries
• Prepare Ministry Budget inquiries as requested
• Update monthly Fund, Short Term Liability Account, Suspense Accounts, and Other Assets Schedules
• Reconcile donor database to general ledger on a monthly basis
• Reconcile flexible spending account third party processor information on a monthly basis
• Reconcile school tuition receipts to general ledger

 
MISCELLANEOUS

 

• Cross-train in Cash Receipts, Accounts Payable and Deacons disbursement functions and assist when needed
• Review and back up for payroll processing.
• Submit payroll adjustment as needed
• Annually organize campus-wide document shredding and billing with Accounting Associate
• Updates procedures as needed
• Resolves problems that arise with donor database and credit card processor

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3+ years of experience 
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting is a plus
• Must be organized, have a strong attention to detail and work within a deadline
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong technical skills
• Must be able to work well with people
• Must have strong verbal and written communications skills
• Must be able to problem solve

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A desire to use your administrative skills and accounting experience to support ministry is a must. This position requires confidentiality and a servant’s heart.   This role also requires the ability to multi-task and work well with deadlines.

 
SPIRITUAL GIFTS:
Administration, Discernment, Wisdom, Encouragement

 

 **Spanish River Church is a Drug-Free Workplace. We participate in E-Verify**

 

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