Accounting Assistant - Contributions

Athey Creek Church•West Linn, OR

25d

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant – Contributions supports the daily accounting functions of the finance office, including contribution processing, reconciliations, and transaction recording, and helps the accounting team meet monthly close deadlines. The role is suited to someone with a solid accounting foundation who is detail-oriented, flexible, and ready to help with projects that serve team goals. The position requires agreement with ACC’s doctrinal distinctive and vision as found in its What We Believe/Vision statement. Responsibilities include accurately processing and recording financial contributions, supporting transaction processing and reconciliations, assisting with annual giving statements and month-end close tasks, and responding professionally to donor inquiries. The role also requires strict confidentiality of financial and donor information.

Requirements

Agree to ACC’s doctrinal distinctive and vision as found in the What We Believe/Vision statement.
At least 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
Associate’s degree or coursework in accounting, or equivalent work experience.
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, including debits and credits, journal entries, and the general ledger.
Experience reconciling bank, credit card, or cash accounts.
Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or a similar system.
Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas, sorting and filtering, and basic pivot tables.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
Experience in problem-solving and handling multiple projects effectively.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
Comfort with data systems and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

Participate in weekly staff meetings.
Accurately process and record various types of financial contributions.
Support credit card transaction processing and reconciliations.
Support and ensure the secure collection of tithes and offerings.
Assist with the online filing of records.
Assist with preparing and distributing annual giving statements.
Respond to donor inquiries about contributions and giving statements with care and professionalism.
Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies or documentation issues.
Assist with month-end close tasks as directed.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial data and donor information.
Demonstrate strong time management to meet deadlines.
Participate in special projects and complete other duties as assigned.