Senior Accountant, Mount Pleasant Campus

Seacoast Church•Mount Pleasant, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a highly motivated and experienced individual who uses accounting and analytical skills to manage financial reporting, prepares for annual audit, and assists in budget processes. This role is crucial in supporting the mission of Seacoast Church to help others Find God, Grow their Faith, Discover their Purpose, and Make a Difference.

Requirements

Minimum three years core accounting or auditing experience is required.
Degree in Accounting Required.
Intermediate computer skills are necessary.
Trustworthy with sensitive and confidential information to maintain a high level of personal and professional integrity and to protect church credibility and assets.
Effective administrator, multi-tasker, detail-oriented and time manager who upholds policies and procedures.
Top Notch Communicator who can explain complicated processes and concepts clearly.
Live and drive Seacoast cultural values to Love God. Love People. Make it Better. And Have a Good Attitude.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees month end closing and accounting practices of the Accounting Team under the leadership of the Controller.
Prepares monthly adjusting journal entries; examines journal entries of team members, reviews for accuracy and approval for posting.
Reviews expense accounts for coding discrepancies and reconcile differences.
Reconciles bank statements and balance sheet accounts.
Ensures all church receipts and expenses are reviewed, flagging concerns or questions to the Controller.
Reconciles General Ledger to Contributions System.
Assists counting and processing tithe income for all organizational locations.
Guides the activities of personnel engaged in recording and transmitting financial records.
Prepares and records fixed asset transactions and depreciation.
Assists the controller with monthly reports and informs management regarding the finances of Seacoast.
Assists the controller with the review of budget numbers versus actual costs by department and locations.
Develops or modifies personal desk procedures to ensure changes in record keeping policies, accounting systems, or other current computer technology stay up-to-date and are maintained on the accounting directory.
Assists with contribution inquiries from donors.
Prepares checklist items for annual audit under the guidance of the Controller.
Provides external auditors with requested information.
Ensures integrity of financial data by reviewing accounting records, financial statements, and reports for completeness and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and church procedures.
Manages corporate credit card accounting and settings, including supporting the card software, handling credit limit increase requests, answering coding and policy questions from cardholders, reconciling transactions to statements, and uploading final transactions to accounting software.
Reconciles credit card transactions monthly.
Partners with the Controller to train new staff in procedures, software, account codes, etc.
Actively participates in weekly team meetings, 1-on-1 meetings with leader, and monthly All-Staff meetings.
Supports the goals of the Business Office by demonstrating teamwork and performing other duties as requested with excellence.