Description

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Department: Accounting

Reports to:Director of Accounting

Status:Full-Time Salary

Schedule: 40 hours Monday - Friday

Supervisory role:No

Last updated:03/28/24

New Life Church's mission is to make disciples in the Pikes Peak region, by calling people to worship, connect and serve.

To serve the Church by providing day-to-day accounting operational support to the accounting department, all congregations and the Dream Centers.

• Reconcile the member/donor system/records to the general ledger
• Prepare journal entries as assigned
• Process sales tax filings
• Maintain records for updating the fixed asset accounting system, including monthly journal entries and reconciliation to the general ledger
• Maintain, update, reconcile all financial records, and provide timely reporting to the Outreach Ministries department
• Enter payroll entries and retirement benefit entries as needed
• Assist with online giving system questions and inquiries from members and other donors
• Assist with annual giving statements, inquiries, and problem resolution
• Assist the income processing speclialist with weekly collecting and processing of donations
• Manage and respond to calls and emails as needed.
• Assist the department in coordinating various tasks and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor about departmental issues.
• Assist supervisor with special projects, events, and diverse tasks in support of the department.
• Attend department meetings, regular all-staff meetings and other meetings as required.
• Utilize a thorough understanding of New Life Church employee policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ongoing financial support for ministries of New Life Church.
• Work in close association with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment.
• Cooperate with leadership by performing any other duties when asked to do so.

• Ability to read and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft office Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Working knowledge and experience with accounting software applications Sage Intacct or another known industry accounting package.
• Working knowledge and experience with donor system database software applications or aptitude to learn.
• Possess an aptitude for accounting principles and has good analytical skills with ability to read and interpret spreadsheets.
• Strong problem-solving skills, detail oriented and self-motivated. Able to complete assignments with little guidance.
• Proficient with general office equipment such as scanners, copiers, calculators, etc.
• Possess a servant’s heart.
• Pleasant individual with good people skills, personable and helpful attitude, and confident in working with people.
• Presents her/himself in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Able to prioritize his/her time well and self-manage daily tasks.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting

Experience: 2-5 Years working in the field of Accounting

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit and occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close visual acuity to is necessary to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to reflect the principal job elements essential for making compensation and employment decisions.

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