The Financial Accountant III position exists to provide advanced support to assigned ministries in one or more of the following areas: general accounting and accounts payable. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Ensures timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, including scanning and routing in the AP workflowPerforms monthly audits and post purchasing card transactionsAdds and maintains vendor accountsPosts inventory and accounts payable transactions to the general ledger Prepares and enters accruals and journal entries to the general ledger in compliance with GAAP, ministry policies, and procedures Performs financial analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries in support of monthly and annual close processes Prepares weekly Accounts Payable forecast report; Provides other information to clients, staff, and executive leadership as needed Develops, maintains, and troubleshoots complex spreadsheets and databases to facilitate monitoring and reporting of financial activities Engages other work groups to solve problems, maintain regulatory compliance, and maximize ministry stewardship Assists in developing and implementing effective internal controls within areas of responsibility Oversees record-keeping in compliance with GAAP and ministry policies Participates in cross functional team assignments as required Prepares information for internal and external audits including 1099 research and filing, Colorado New Hire reporting, California Contractor report, and State Escheat reporting Other Duties/Responsibilities: Assists in the training and development of staff at various levels Performs other duties as assigned Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job: May oversee the work of lower-level staff accountants Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Office environment JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Character/Spiritual: Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayerPrays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayerEngages in Christian ministryDemonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values Personal Characteristics: Strong integrity and character-based leadership needed to provide accountability on financial stewardship, reporting, and management issues Must be a servant leader who maximizes strengths and maintains accountability in areas of needed development Knowledge/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or in Business with emphasis in Accounting preferred 2-4 years of experience in Accounting and/or Accounts Payable Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts: Able to communicate effectively, verbally and written Ability to deal with stress from deadline pressure and multiple tasks Shows discretion in handling confidential information Proficient in use of MS Office software, especially Excel advanced functions (lookups, pivot tables, macros, etc.); Great Plains experience helpful Attention to detail, self-starter, good follow-through Analytical skills to extract data and draw conclusions Ability to prioritize and schedule workload; work independently Ability to work in a team environment Strong technical aptitude required to learn, operate, and troubleshoot specific software and related systems Ability to learn complex subject matter and tasks quickly and with minimal supervision or assistance Stewardship Requirements: Implements cost reduction and efficiency improvements where appropriatePay Range: $26.00 to $30.00/hr.Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for:Medical PlanDental PlanLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsEmployees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:Legal Shield/ID ShieldAFLACRetirement PlanVacation TimeSick TimeHolidaysService AwardsNote: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.