Accountant (Donations)- Finance and Records Department

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

This is an entry-level professional accounting position in the Finance and Records Department. The incumbent applies accounting principles to specialized accounting records and reports, helps maintain a complete and accurate general ledger, and prepares basic financial reports. Finance employees receive, account for, monitor, and safeguard donated funds for the Church’s religious mission under the direction of senior ecclesiastical leaders. The role works under close supervision and within established guidelines and policies while the employee learns Church accounting systems, policies, and procedures. Success is measured by accuracy in maintaining assigned ledgers, records, and accounts; meeting schedules and deadlines; and demonstrating proficiency with required accounting systems. During the peak donation period from the end of November through mid-January, time off outside Church holidays is discouraged. Outside that period, accrued time off is based on team needs, and employees are permitted to work from home one day per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.
Well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting theory.
Courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in everyday working relationships, including requesting and providing information.
Ability to apply college-level theoretical knowledge while learning Church accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work within established guidelines and policies and refer decisions outside those guidelines to a supervisor or more senior accountant.
No postgraduate professional accounting experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Manage and resolve donation exceptions.
Monitor bill pay donations and ensure funds are received through EFT processes.
Manage the donations inbox and provide professional, timely responses to donors, finance professionals, Church leaders, and employees.
Assist Church employees with petty cash requests and related processes.
Serve as a liaison with the Church Unit Banking Services team.
Draft correspondence regarding discrepancies, exceptions, and items requiring investigation or follow-up.
Communicate by phone and email with donors, finance professionals, and Church leaders to facilitate donation processing and resolve inquiries.
Support a team of six employees in recording, reconciling, and reporting donations.
Maintain accurate accounting records and assist with reconciliations, reports, and other assigned accounting activities.
Ensure appropriate approval of payments and make appropriate decisions, using generally accepted accounting principles, regarding transactions affecting assigned organizations.