Staff Accountant

Company Description

Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. Simply put, we trust God to do what we can’t—heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain. Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way. Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God’s call in launching new congregations.

Job Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for owning day-to-day transactional accounting across multiple funds, supporting the monthly close process, and serving as a backup and escalation point for accounts payable, reporting to the Controller on the Accounting team. This is a full-time position. The schedule generally includes weekday office hours at our Irvine location, with occasional evenings or weekends during audit, year-end close, or ministry events for a total of 40 hours per week. Although the position is regularly Monday-Friday, ministry happens in the evenings and during the weekends. All Mariners staff are expected to work during Christmas Eve and Easter services, as well as participate in Rooted once/year.This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile all cash activity including weekly giving deposits, online giving platform transfers, merchant card settlements, and bank transfers, ensuring proper fund allocation for restricted and designated gifts.
• Assist with credit card and accounts payable processing, including reviewing coding and approvals, posting transactions, and reconciling vendor and cardholder activity.
• Record journal entries for payroll allocations, depreciation, prepaid expense amortization, and other recurring month-end activity.
• Support ancillary business units of the church by recording transactions and preparing account reconciliations as assigned.
• Track restricted fund activity, including releases from restriction as purpose or time conditions are satisfied, and prepare supporting schedules for restricted fund balances.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing assigned reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for the senior accountant’s review.
• Support the annual audit by preparing requested schedules and pulling supporting documentation.
• Provide backup coverage for accounts payable during absences and peak periods.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Three or more years of general ledger accounting experience, with nonprofit or fund accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP as applied to nonprofits, including ASC 958.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct and intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. 

Additional Information

All Mariners Church Staff:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith, leadership commitment, and position papers.
• Work during Christmas Eve and Easter services.
• Participate then facilitate Rooted once per ministry year.
• Attend Mariners Church.

We believe the total combination of your pay, benefits, and opportunities aligned with your calling will ensure that you and your family are provided for. The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for full-time employment:

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 403b Retirement Saving Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off to serve
• Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
• Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool 
• Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
• Working alongside a community of supportive, like-minded believers