Church and School Accountant

To carry out the mission and vision of Red Hill Lutheran Church by making disciples of Jesus Christ, through all areas relating to financial reporting.  This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Accountant supervises staff and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.  This position addresses deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget activities.  The Accountant will have contact with the Sr. Pastor, Church Treasurer, Principal, and various Committees which require strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  

Education

 BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance

Experience

Minimum 5 years prior supervisory in the financial reporting/general ledger area

Experience working in a church or non-profit business

PC proficient, possessing advanced skills in Microsoft 365, ACS, Realm, and FACTS. Accurate 10-key by touch

Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, customer service and supervisory communication skills

Ability to thrive in a Christian setting, work under pressure and meet all required deadlines

Attend worship regularly and be open to becoming a member of Red Hill Lutheran Church

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PART-TIME CHURCH AND SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT

• Financial reporting: Prepare and issue timely and accurate monthly and annual financial reports for Treasurer/Board of Directors/School Board. Maintain accounting software system and recommended updates.
• Reconciling accounts: Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany accounts, fixed assets, prepaid accounts, income collected in advance as well as accrued wages and vacation.
• Accounts Payable: Prepare, assist, or process the bi-monthly check runs.
• Payroll: Review bi-monthly payroll and maintain employee benefit contributions.
• Accounts Receivable: Receive funds and maintain records of cash receipts, deposits, and contributions. Acknowledge In Kind Donations.
• Financial analysis: Provide critical analysis of financial data to identify risks and challenges and make recommendations. This includes the Financial Aide Committee and the resulting scholarship awards as well as the annual tuition adjustment for the upcoming school year.
• Financial recordkeeping: Maintain and analyze financial records, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Archive files as necessary.
• Tax preparation: Prepare and comply with all required Federal and State tax forms and reporting.
• Budgeting: Support the annual budgeting cycle, verifying the accuracy of all income and expense drivers.
• Operations: Manage and ensure the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, payroll, tithes/gifts/offerings, and general ledger transactions.
• General: Perform clerical duties, including sorting, filing, duplicating, answering the telephone and responding to informational inquiries.
• Stewardship: Safeguard assets and ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all functions of the operation.
• Auditing: Interface with outside audit firm, the result being the annual review and compliance with GAAP Accounting Principles. Prepare the required workpapers and consolidate the church, school, PTF, and Endowment activities.
• Banking: Manage business banking and online tools to leverage interest income and cash flow management.
• Develop: Design and implement new procedures or features to enhance the workflow of the business office.
• Advise: Assist staff regarding the handling of non-routine transactions or issues.
• Counsel: Provide leadership to all boards/groups, creating a well-respected and sought after relationship with the accounting/business office. Report to various boards, when necessary, in writing and verbally.
• Confidentiality: Use the utmost discretion in all matters of knowledge, correspondence, and communication. Remain impartial, especially in relation to staff compensation, human resource issues, and tithes/gifts/offerings.
• Other duties as necessary