Position: Â Staff AccountantÂ
Classification:Â Full Time, Salaried, ExemptÂ
Primary Reporting Relationship: Â Finance Director
Secondary Reporting Relationship:Â Executive Director of Operations
Ministry Areas:Â Finance Department (as part of the Operations Team) of Bay Area Church and Bay Area Christian School
Interfaces: Church, school, and preschool staff members, volunteers, and other stakeholders as identified and appropriate
Typical Schedule:Â Monday through Friday during church/school office hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Benefits:Â Â Employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance (100% employer-paid); 403(b) retirement account with employer contributions; paid personal, vacation, sick, and holiday leave
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Job Purpose: The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing and recording financial transactions for the church and school, performing reconciliations, and assisting the Finance Director with month-end and year-end closings.
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Employee Profile:Â Â
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A strong, clear Christian testimonyÂ
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A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily
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Acceptance, agreement, and compliance with Bay Area Church’s Statement of Faith and Standard of ConductÂ
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Major Responsibilities:
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Managing the general ledger to ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions
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Managing the components of the financial structure of the church and school, such as GL accounts, Departments, and Funds
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Responsible for bank reconciliation
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Responsible for reconciling financial data between accounting software and others, such as the donation platform, tuition management, and payroll system
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Reviewing the monthly shared cost and fund transfers from the school to the church
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Preparing monthly financial reports for ministries and school divisions
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Managing and preparing financial reports for each project or event
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Reviewing journal entries posted by the Accounts Payable Specialist and Billing Specialist
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Reviewing student withdrawal forms, refund calculations, and the adjustments made in the tuition management and accounting software
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Managing donations and disbursements, and preparing quarterly and annual contribution statements
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Responsible for 1099 filings
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Responsible for the organization's legal document renewals and refilings
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Assisting the Finance Director with the month-end and year-end closing
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Monitoring the monthly budget for each ministry and analyzing the variance
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Assisting with the external financial audit/review
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Managing the flow of the purchase management module, including departmental access and approval paths
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Other duties as assigned by the Finance Director