Accountant,Sr (Finance and Records Dept.)
About The Position
This is a fully qualified, journey-level professional accounting position in the Finance and Records Department. The incumbent applies accounting principles to analyze current financial operations, administrative costs and obligations, and forecast income and expenditures. The role involves assembling and analyzing data and transactions, preparing statements and reports, and conducting internal audits of system accounts. The accountant handles complex activities related to maintaining ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reports. The position performs complex accounting functions in different Church settings and serves as a resource for Accountant 1 and Accountant 2 employees who are being trained in Church accounting systems. Church employees use their talents to further the Church's religious mission. Employment is limited to Church members worthy of a temple recommend. The Church states that it is an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.
- Four to five years of professional accounting experience.
- Well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting theory.
- Ability to analyze complex accounting problems and propose changes to the accounting system.
- Familiarity with standard Church accounting reports.
- Good understanding of Church financial policies and procedures.
- Must be a Church member worthy of a temple recommend.
Nice To Haves
- CMA, CPA, or MBA.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Familiarity with Church accounting systems.
- A graduate degree in Accounting or Finance, an MBA, or a CPA may be considered equivalent to one year of the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Initiate general ledger file maintenance to ensure financial statement presentations are accurate and meaningful.
- Reconcile accounts, review reconciliations, and ensure outstanding items are properly cleared.
- Prepare special studies and reports for departments and organizations as required.
- Prepare journal entries and other adjustments to correct errors.
- Analyze budget requests and explain budgetary changes resulting from increased costs or program changes.
- Consolidate accounting information for accounting statements and summaries.
- Review expenditures against budgets and perform necessary reconciliations, investigations, and correcting entries.
- Assist in preparing financial estimates and expense reports.
- Draft correspondence regarding differences requiring investigation or further action.
- Review and monitor invoices submitted for payment that exceed policy-defined dollar amounts.
- Audit project accounts for policy compliance and correspond with relevant parties about project status.
- Assist in evaluating and motivating employees under a supervisor's direction.
- Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions as needed.
- Act as a resource for Accountant 1 and Accountant 2 employees training in Church accounting systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
