Accountant II

Job Description

Job Description

This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The Accountant II role is responsible for assisting the Financial Analyst and Director of Finance with a variety of tasks including regulatory compliance, treasury management, and subsidiary ledger management for Sky Ranch and all its affiliates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Complete all journal entries and reconciliations for assigned areas accurately no later than weekly or the 5th workday of each month. 
• Perform, review and approve sales/use and lodging tax entries and returns monthly. 
• Completed month end close within first 5 business days. 
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. 
• Assist with audit process annually. 
• Assist with collecting and providing data for 990 tax return. 
• Assist with analyzing and reporting on the actual financial results, major purchases and projects. 
• Assist with analyzing operating profit and cash flow for potential variances from the approved budget and report summary results. 
• Monitor cash balances weekly. 
• Document and develop policies & procedures to reduce risk of misappropriation of ministry assets and increase accuracy of financial results under direction of the Accounting Manager. 
• Develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with all other Sky Ranch departments.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures. 
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree required Major in business or accounting preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Three - five years progressive experience in the accounting or finance function (accounting, budgeting, control and reporting).

KNOWLEDGE 

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles. 
• Proficient working knowledge and ability to use various office and accounting based software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Understanding of accounting software (Intacct, Nexonia, ADP or Adaptive is a plus).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building skills. 
• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. 
• Ability to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings to include co-workers, peers, and board members. 
• Ability to plan, manage, and report budgets proficiently. 
• Ability to provide strategic and logistical planning and facilitate meetings, conferences, workshops, and/or retreats as required. 
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions. 
• Ability to prepare moderately complex reports and analysis. 
• Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative. 
• Excellent, professional written communication skills. 
• Ability to deal with complex situations or issues and make effective, timely and appropriate decisions. 
• Professionalism in the workplace to include professional and accurate communication with others. 
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage a variety of tasks. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to communicate the vision of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers.

EXTERNAL CONTACTS

• Board, auditors, tax accountants, outside vendors, financial institutions, and foundational executives. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Little to no physical effort required. 
• Ability to use up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. 
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye coordination. 
• Requires some physical agility, including but not limited to: bending for items below or reaching for items above the individual; crawling under desks; stooping, and climbing step stools or ladder.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Works indoors in normal office environment majority of the time.

OTHER
Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.  Must be able to fully support Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement. An active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs are aligned with Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement.

Commitment to Sky Ranch’s Vision, Mission, Values (Who We A.R.E.) and Principles (WOW, Stewardship, and Excellence) demonstrated in daily behavior.

 
Must demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association.

Possess personal spiritual discipline that models a proactive approach toward personal, spiritual, and relational health.