Accounting Associate

Westwood Community Church•Excelsior, MN

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Classification: 20-24 hrs/wk, Non-Exempt, Part-Time Work Hours: Flexible, with a preference for Monday–Thursday during standard business hours. Ministry Area: Accounting & Finance Location: In-Person, Chanhassen Campus Reports to: Patrick Hukriede WESTWOOD'S WAY OF LIFE: Be and love like Jesus WESTWOOD'S HEARTBEAT: To know God and share Jesus through loving others here, near, and far MINISTRY AREA PURPOSE: Operations (Accounting, Data, IT, Facilities) exists to serve the body of Westwood with innovation, transparency, and objectivity. ROLE: Train and support ministry departments related to finance and accounting activities. Will also assist Accounting Team cross-training in various tasks when additional assistance is needed.

Requirements

Someone who lives a life that honors God in heart, actions, and relationships, with the goal of becoming more like Jesus
Demonstrated success in training, compliance, and supporting staff
2+ years of accounting experience with accrual-based accounting or pursuing accounting secondary education
Organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work under deadlines and maintain attention to detail
Good communications skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (experience with other software a plus)
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to relate to other Westwood staff and church attenders at large
Endorse and support Westwood’s Statement of Faith

Responsibilities

Manage all employee transitions related to accounting/finance tasks – onboarding, internal transitions and offboarding.
Software Training (credit cards, invoicing, expense reports, sale tax)
Accounting Policies and Procedures Training and Compliance
Transition Checklist (ensuring smooth process for staff/accounting)
Manage ministry partner support with Outreach Team with quarterly payments
Coordinate cross-function team meetings with administrative staff in various departments
Assist in weekly tasks: prepare bill payment, credit card activity, journal entries, bank feed transactions, reconciliations, etc.
Crosstrain in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable core tasks to cover when staff take PTO
Manage POS system and reporting (café and other types of sales)
Participate in regular check-ins and a mid-year/end of year evaluation
Align to and live out the Westwood Staff Culture: o Head High o Heart Soft o Arms Linked o Feet Forward