Accounting Assistant - Contributions

Athey Creek Church•West Linn, OR

27d

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. This position needs someone with a solid accounting foundation who is detail-oriented, flexible and ready to help with projects that serve team goals.

Requirements

Agree to ACC’s doctrinal distinctive and vision as found in our 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 (formulas, sorting and filtering, 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
Comfortable with data systems and able 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