Staff Accountant

Forest Hills Baptist Church

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Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced staff accountant to manage the church’s day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will ensure the accurate recording of financial transactions, maintain financial records, and provide key financial reports to church leadership. This individual will work closely with the church treasurer, pastor, and other church staff to support the church’s mission and ministry through responsible financial stewardship.

Job Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Financial Records: Accurately record all financial transactions, including contributions, donations, expenses, and other income in church accounting software.
• Budget Management: Assist with the preparation of the church’s annual budget and monitor ongoing income and expenditures to ensure budget compliance.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage the church’s payables and receivables, ensuring bills are paid on time and donations/contributions are processed and recorded properly.
• Payroll Processing: Prepare and process payroll for church staff, ensuring timely payment and compliance with tax regulations.
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, reports, and balance sheets for church leadership and finance committees.
• Donor Management: Track and manage contributions from church members, preparing end-of-year giving statements.
• Compliance & Tax Filing: Ensure compliance with tax laws, including the preparation and filing of tax forms such as 1099s and W-2s.
• Audit Preparation: Assist in preparing documents for internal or external audits as required.
• Maintain Confidentiality: Handle sensitive financial information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit or church setting.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, ACS, or similar), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and experience with payroll systems.
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and record-keeping.
• Knowledge of Non-Profit Accounting: Understanding of non-profit accounting principles, especially related to churches and donations. Additional knowledge of church-specific financial practices and tax-exempt status regulations is preferred.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ethical and Trustworthy: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling financial information with integrity.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with church leadership and staff.

Additional Information

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How to Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to jobs@fhbc.org to apply.

Details

• Date Posted: November 10, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Accounting / Financial Management
• Service Area: Religious
• Start Date: 11/25/2024
• Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk; M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm