Staff Accountant

The Evangelical Alliance Mission•Aurora, CO

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of TEAM by processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with global worker and ministry financial administration. This role works closely with the Director of Finance and other finance team members to support the organization’s accounting processes, reporting, budgeting support, reimbursement administration, and international ministry operations. The Staff Accountant also serves as a support resource to global workers, ministry leaders, appointees, and staff by helping answer financial questions and ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. This position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, customer service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-focused environment.

Requirements

Spiritually mature with a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, actively involved in a local church
Understanding of general accounting principles and financial processes, previous experience working in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance environment preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Strong professional written and verbal communication skills required, with a personable, service-oriented, and positive team-focused attitude
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to process and reconcile large volumes of financial data, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information
Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through

Responsibilities

Ensure reimbursements, advances, ministry-related financial activity, and accounts payable transactions are processed accurately and on time to support daily operations.
Help ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records by processing and reviewing key financial transactions, including expense reports, journal entries, account transfers, support allocations, payroll-related activity, and related reconciliations.
Maintain reliable financial information through timely bank and balance sheet reconciliations and support of monthly and year-end close procedures.
Provide responsive, service-oriented financial support to global workers, ministries, appointees, and staff, helping ensure finance-related questions and shared support requests are addressed with professionalism, compassion, and respect.
Support accurate and effective budgeting for global and short-term workers through timely setup, updates, and ongoing maintenance.
Contribute to training and orientation efforts that equip appointees, global workers, and ministry personnel to navigate financial processes successfully.
Promote financial integrity by monitoring ministry and global worker account activity and escalating concerns or discrepancies to the appropriate leadership.
Oversee corporate card administration to maintain appropriate access, support timely expense reporting, and strengthen accountability for credit card activity.
Safeguard sensitive financial and personal information through consistent confidentiality, discretion, and responsible stewardship.
Strengthen finance operations by supporting process improvements, maintaining current documentation, and contributing to the development of effective procedures and workflows.
Partner effectively with finance team members and other departments to advance organizational goals and meet operational needs.
Pursue ongoing professional growth to expand accounting knowledge, strengthen effectiveness, and contribute more fully to the work of the finance team.