Senior Accountant

Messenger International•Franklin, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Messenger International is a ministry dedicated to developing uncompromising followers of Christ who transform the world. The Senior Accountant advances the organization’s mission by performing and coordinating complex accounting activities, applying sound judgment to accounting issues, and strengthening financial processes and controls that support stewardship and decision-making. The position is responsible for accurate and timely accounting records, a coordinated monthly close and reliable cash reporting, effective controls and process improvements, and compliance in expenditures, reimbursements, and vendor reporting. The role coordinates monthly close activities, reviews accounting staff’s close entries and reconciliations, prepares journal entries and account reconciliations, supports reporting and payment approvals, and maintains documentation for accounting procedures and key judgments. It serves as a technical resource to accounting staff and works with financial information that may be confidential. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, in the Nashville, Tennessee area, with potential occasional overtime. It is exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and professional accounting experience.
Four or more years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
Familiarity with multiple artificial intelligence tools and the ability to evaluate and apply them appropriately.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including nonprofit accounting standards.
Working knowledge of IRS Form 1099 reporting requirements.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet tools.
Sound judgment in resolving ambiguous transactions and reconciliation issues.
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail under recurring deadlines.
Ability to explain financial information clearly to accounting staff and non-finance colleagues.
Discretion with confidential financial and donor information.
Signed acknowledgement of Messenger’s Statement of Faith and Staff Covenant/Lifestyle Agreement forms.
Signed acknowledgement of policies and procedures stated in the employee handbook.
Ability to function independently and speak.
Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds, with or without assistance; the position may also require long periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
Ability to present evidence of identity and legal right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sage Intacct or QuickBooks Online.
Nonprofit or fund accounting experience.
Experience with international vendor payments.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute the monthly close process.
Review monthly close entries and reconciliations prepared by accounting staff.
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare the weekly cash report for leadership.
Reconcile road meeting activity and balance sheets in QuickBooks Online.
Approve international project invoices for payment within established guidelines.
Monitor Divvy card expenditures for policy compliance.
Approve employee expense reimbursements within established guidance.
Prepare annual Form 1099 analysis and filings.
Investigate account variances and unreconciled items.
Determine accounting treatment for non-routine transactions within established standards.
Prepare annual audit and tax filing schedules with supporting documentation.
Maintain documentation of accounting procedures and key judgments.
Recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
Serve as the primary technical resource for accounting staff on procedures and process questions.
Perform other related work as assigned.