Divisional Bookkeeper

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$19 - $24

About The Position

As a follower of Jesus Christ and a minister of His Gospel, demonstrate a basic understanding of Young Life’s ministry strategy and participate in providing excellent camping experiences for individuals to encounter Jesus Christ and know the truth of God’s love for them. Through both formal training and direct experience, lead staff and foster an environment where guests, staff, and volunteers are well cared for using the cornerstones of Biblical stewardship and YL financial and administrative systems. The Bookkeeper III is a support role that works alongside multiple camps in a division.Specifically, this position will maintain bookkeeping and accounting operations in the office and will provide support to multi-camp personnel, working closely with the administrative managers in daily office operations. In addition, the Bookkeeper III serves as a resource coach and trainer to other camp bookkeepers throughout the mission.

Requirements

Accounting degree or equivalent experience
Three plus years of bookkeeping experience or an Accounting Degree
Knowledge of computers and fluency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to learn and use all internal Young Life systems
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Compelling desire to help people
Positive attitude and shows initiative
Timely response to requests for information
Task prioritization and time management skills
Able to perform under stress, noise and interruptions
Ability to perform duties for various camps and report to multiple supervisors
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Some travel required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lawson and Concur preferred

Responsibilities

Multiple Camp Responsibility
Perform all duties described below for multiple camps
Collaborate with other Divisional Bookkeepers in facilitating best practices across camps
Provide Bookkeeper training annually and as needed
Lead camp wide initiatives as they arise
Bookkeeping
Maintain all aspects of the camp accounting processes, including financial accounts, reports, reconciliations and cash collection/deposits
Record transactions including camp fees, expenses, store and snack bar deposits, inter-camp and inter-departmental transfers, camp capital and major maintenance projects
Prepare month-end and year-end entries for accounts payable and general ledger as required
Complete monthly reports according to parameters and deadlines set by the Young Life accounting department
Perform monthly reconciliation of the bank statement and accounts receivable aging report
Assist with monthly financial/statistical reports as directed by administration manager
Reconcile US Foods clearing account monthly
Accounts Payable
Process all camp invoices timely and accurately, reviewing in Concur as necessary
Figure and pay sales tax as required by state law
Prepare month end entries for AP & GL as required by the Service Center (SC)
Computer Responsibilities
Use Young Life accounting software and Excel to accurately record accounting transactions on a timely basis
Record accounting transactions according to Young Life Policy using entries in the Financial and Statistical report prepared by the camp to support all revenue entries
Financial Reports
Complete monthly reports according to parameters and deadlines set by the SC accounting department
Payroll/Budget
Act as liaison between the payroll department and employee for payroll issues as necessary
Compare the yearly budget in Lawson to the camp’s budget template
Year-End Reporting
Assist SC accounting department with year-end close requests
Assist SC accounting department with external audit inquiries and requests as needed