Accountant

Peachtree Church•Atlanta, GA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant will support our finance team in enhancing and automating accounting processes, preparing financial reports, and assisting with month-end and year-end tasks. This role involves collaborating with IT and other departments to streamline workflows using tools like Excel, Copilot, and the various accounting platforms in use. Key responsibilities include generating financial reports, posting journal entries, preparing account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing/billing, organizing and filing records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations. The Accountant will also serve as the backup for the Contributions Coordinator. This role is ideal for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in financial operations within a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Requirements

Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify areas for improvement in accounting workflows.
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
1 - 3 years of accounting experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day accounting tasks, including journal entries, invoicing, and processing payments related to church activities and operations.
Reconcile bank statements and prepare account reconciliations during month-end and year-end closing.
Generate financial reports and assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements for church leadership.
Help maintain accurate financial records, ensuring proper digital and physical filing of documents in compliance with church policies and standards.
Work closely with the finance team and other departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions and reporting.
Assist in the implementation of automation tools and processes to reduce manual work and increase efficiency across accounting tasks.
Provide backup to the Contributions Coordinator for processing donations received by check or ACH, and ensuring accurate recording in the TouchPoint system, as well as any changes to annual pledges.
Assist in identifying opportunities to automate or streamline accounting processes, leveraging software tools like Excel, Copilot, etc.
Assist with scanning, organizing, and documenting financial records as part of year-end closing procedures and the annual external audit. This includes uploading documents to internal systems and ensuring proper file organization.