[Hiring] Senior Accountant @Zion Church

Role Description

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the church’s financial records. This position is responsible for performing general accounting functions, including:

• Account reconciliations
• Journal entries
• Accounts payable
• Payroll accounting
• Financial reporting
• Audit support

The Senior Accountant works closely with the Accounting Manager and accounting leadership to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded, properly supported, and completed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

• Perform accounts payable processing for all campuses and church locations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and account reconciliation.
• Maintain vendor and contractor records and required documentation in the financial system.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation for church expenses, revenue, payroll, and other accounting activity.
• Prepare assigned bank and balance sheet reconciliations and research and resolve reconciling items.
• Assist with payroll processing and related payroll accounting and reconciliations.
• Perform contribution, online income, and other revenue reconciliations as assigned.
• Maintain assigned fixed asset, prepaid expense, accrual, lease, and other accounting schedules.
• Assist with monthly and year-end close activities and preparation of financial reports and account analysis.
• Review expense reports and corporate credit card activity for proper documentation, coding, and reconciliation.
• Assist with annual Forms 1099, donor contribution statements, and other year-end reporting.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for financial and other audits.
• Support Sunday offering activities, including coordination of offering-count volunteers and schedules as assigned.
• Provide financial system support and training to employees as assigned.
• Perform other accounting and documentation duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and accounting leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a nonprofit or religious organization
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including fund accounting and GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience in church management software is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial information
• Commitment to the mission and values of the church, with a desire to contribute to its spiritual and financial growth

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurances; many funded at 90-100% by the organization
• A selection of elective benefits
• Education reimbursements for upskilling, degree pursuit, and certifications
• 401K plan for full and part-time team members with company matches
• Unlimited PTO for full-time team members
• 60-hours of PTO for part-time team members prorated depending upon a start date

Company Description

It is the mission of Zion Church to help people EXPERIENCE God, ENGAGE in connections, be EQUIPPED through training, and be EMPOWERED to serve.

All new team members at Zion Church complete a 90-day probationary period. During this time, supervisors assess performance, job readiness, and alignment with Zion’s employment standards, while team members also determine whether the role is a good fit. At the end of the 90 days, performance will be reviewed. Based on management’s judgment, employment may continue as regular status, the probationary period may be extended, or employment may be ended. Completion of the probationary period does not alter the team member’s at-will employment status.

Zion Church is an equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. Zion prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Credit and Background Checks Required