What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Vox Church?
Vox Church is looking for a highly motivated and talented individual to join our growing organization. The Senior Accountant will serve as a critical contributor and support the Finance Department within a fast-moving environment. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Controller and alongside other Finance department personnel. This role is responsible for overseeing the timely and accurate completion of all financial functions including bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, cash flow management, federal and state compliance, among other duties. The ideal candidate for this position has a team-player attitude, is eager to learn and grow their skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Previous professional experience in an accounting role is required. If you are passionate about growing the Kingdom in New England and feel you are the right fit for our team, we look forward to hearing from you
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting procedural standards
- Process incoming invoices, accounts payable, and cash disbursements
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and review daily cash activity for all accounts
- Perform monthly credit card reconciliations
- Perform reconciliations of cash, AP, and other accounts as needed
- Assist in month-end procedures such as reclassing expenses and posting adjusting entries
- Point of contact for all matters relating to staff credit cards and expense reimbursements
- Communicate with external vendors and team members of different departments across all campuses
- Monitor outstanding checks to ensure vendors receive payments in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate vendor files including obtaining W9s and certificates of insurance
- Assist with onboarding of new Vox staff members to financial systems
- Ability to analyze budget vs. actual reports and provide feedback to management to support decision making
- Maintain financial security by following internal controls and financial policy and implementing new policy as appropriate
- Assist finance department in year-end audit conducted by external auditors
- Support management with ad hoc projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience & Requirements:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communication and coordinating work efforts with other staff and organizations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – expertise in Microsoft Excel required
- Highly motivated to grow their skills
- Exceptional work-ethic
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Highly organized and able to transition easily between various tasks
- Ability to meet established deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Maintain confidential information
- Experience in Sage Intacct accounting system is a plus
- Potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions