Accountant

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale•Fort Lauderdale, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a staff member, it is not what we do, it is who we are. This role is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information for various Calvary Chapel ministries applying proper accounting principles. The Accountant will confidently work with ministry overseers as they make financial decisions and the Accounting team throughout the closing process. The ability to organize work and meet deadlines consistently is essential.

Requirements

BS in Accounting
Proficient in Microsoft software: Word and Excel
Gift of administration and work well in a team
Excellent interpersonal skills for relating effectively with staff members, leadership, and volunteers
Excellent organizational skills with an appreciation for details
Excellent planning and follow through ability
Ability to be flexible and demonstrate excellent time management skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
Ability to complete projects on time and follow-through efficiently
Works well with people and exhibit professional demeanor and work area
Keeps confidential matters confidential
Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life
Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry
Dedicated in your personal study of God’s Word
Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life
Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping
Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting
Excited about global missions and local outreach-you want to change the world
A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle
Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant

Nice To Haves

Sage Intacct is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the monthly accounting and financial reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and account trend/variance analysis of various Church ministries and integrated auxiliaries.
Review/analyze monthly financial statements for accuracy.
Research and respond to questions related to review.
Analyze/review and recognize income/expenses from Balance Sheet schedules.
Reconcile bank accounts to the general ledger monthly.
Assist with annual financial statement audits; prepare required audit schedules, provide account information, and answer auditors' questions.
Act as backup for the Accounting Specialist to record weekly tithe and offerings in Ministry Platform and PushPay.
Act as backup for the Accounting Specialist to distribute, reconcile, and account for the petty cash fund and oversee the annual petty cash fund reconciliation required for the audit.
Be trained in areas of accounting department including, but not limited to financial reporting, Contributions reporting, A/R recording, A/P processing.
Research and respond to vendor inquiries and maintain A/P Vendor files including W-9 files, and ACH verification.
Participate in annual 1099 processing.
Maintain updated policy and procedures manual for process as related to Accountant role.
Assist in special projects requested by the CFO or Controller.
Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role on staff.
Teach from the Bible in the appropriate environments inclusive of staff meetings, conferences, camps and/or outreach events.
Attend all staff meetings, department meetings and serve with a willing heart especially at all major campus events.