Finance/Accounting Specialist

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Department: Finance
Reports To: Accounting / HR Director
Status: Part-time (up to 25 hours /week)

Remote position or Hybrid position located in Lexington, SC

RADIUS Church exists to glorify God by planting churches that make disciples and live generously. We are committed to stewarding our financial resources with integrity and excellence to support the ministry and mission of our church. The Finance/Accounting Manager plays a key role in ensuring the financial health and accountability of the organization.

Learn more about RADIUS Church at radiuschurch.org


Position SummaryThe Finance/Accounting Specialist supports the financial integrity and operational excellence of a large, multi-ministry church by managing day-to-day accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, and producing timely financial reporting. This role is responsible for general ledger oversight, reconciliations, and audit-ready financials while supporting the Accountant / HR Director in budgeting, analysis, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, ministry-focused environment with multiple campuses and departments.

Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger & Month-End Close

• Lead monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations monthly.

Financial Reporting

• Produce departmental and campus-level budget vs. actual reports.
• Assist with financial analysis and variance explanations.
• Support development of dashboards and reporting for leadership.
• Ensure reporting is timely, accurate, and decision-useful.

Audit, Compliance & 990 Support

• Maintain organized documentation and support for annual audit or review.
• Assist with Form 990T and other external financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.

Accounts Payable, Payroll & Cash Support

• Provide oversight/support for accounts payable and expense coding.
• Review payroll entries and related reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Ensure proper documentation and approval processes are followed.

Budget Support

• Assist Accounting / HR Director with annual budget development.
• Maintain budget templates and upload into accounting system.
• Support ministry leaders with budget questions and reporting.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Help optimize use of accounting and financial systems.
• Improve processes for efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Assist with integrations between accounting, payroll, AP, expense, and giving systems.
• Support documentation of accounting procedures.

QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 2 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in nonprofit or church accounting strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks On-line).
• Experience with church systems (CCB, APS payroll, etc.) a plus.
• Strong reconciliation and financial reporting skills.

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Discretion with confidential financial and donor information.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach to supporting ministry leaders.

Spiritual & Cultural Expectations

• Support and uphold the mission, vision, and values of the church.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and servant leadership.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with financial and donor information.
• Work collaboratively with staff and ministry leaders across campuses.

This is a remote position.