Accountant

Description Summary
This position is responsible for oversight of all work related to accounts payable and payroll. This includes but is not limited to accounts payable processing and Visa credit card management. Additionally, this position is responsible for reconciliations and month-end and year-end closing items as assigned by the Director of Accounting & Finance.
Job Responsibilities
Payroll & Employee Benefits

• Review timecards for accuracy; work with employees and supervisors to resolve any errors.
• Review and reconcile benefit payments and employee deductions.
• Process and submit payroll; generate and maintain all required payroll reports.

Vendor Management & 1099 Reporting

• Setup new vendors as approved and ensure that vendor information is updated as needed. This includes management of all electronic records.
• Complete credit applications as required by new vendors.
• Maintain W-9 records and ensure 1099 compliance; prepare and submit annual 1099 reports. This includes management of all electronic records.

Check Requests, Purchase Orders, & Check Processing

• Process approved check requests for payment. This includes management of all invoice files, filed per vendor.
• Issue Purchase Orders from approved Purchase Requisitions; process invoices charged against Purchase Orders for payment. This includes management of all invoice files, filed per vendor.
• Process weekly check run.

Commercial Credit Cards, Store Charge Accounts, & Employee Expenses

• Approve commercial credit card purchases, store account purchases, and employee reimbursements.
• Reconcile monthly commercial card statements and store charge statements assuring that all invoices listed on statements have been matched to those submitted by employees. Any unmatched are investigated and settled to assure charge accounts are fully paid each month.

Electronic Payments & Transfers (ACH/Wire)

• Ensure recurring utility, service, lease charges, and other automatic ACH debits are accurately processed.
• Transfer funds via ACH and account transfer as authorized.

Month-End and Year-End Closing

• Perform all closing functions for accounts payable and payroll, including associated journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with additional journal entries and reconciliations as assigned by Director of Accounting and Finance.

Miscellaneous

• Assist in managing petty cash fund; monitor usage (and return) of store charge cards.
• Serve as backup to accounting personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Job Skills

• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in using online software
• Communication skills: telephone, e-mail, letters, person-to-person
• 10-Key proficiency
• Attention to detail; organizational skills
• Minimal supervision
• Adaptability to schedule changes and processes
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Problem-solving skills
• Believes in the value of investing in and developing ministry partners; capacity to do so
• Character traits include integrity, confidentiality, faithfulness, and tenacity

Experience and Education

• Accounting degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Three-five years accounting experience preferred; experience in payroll and/or accounts payable a plus.