Accounting Lead

To apply for this position please submit the following two items:
Cover letter expressing your interest in the position and describing your alignment with North Heights' vision and how your experience and skills match the position summary and qualifications.
Written statement of personal beliefs that address your alignment to North Heights' belief statement What We Believe.

Title: Accounting Lead

Reports to: Senior Director of Finance and Administration

Minimum Qualifications: Four-year degree in accounting or related field or eight years of relevant experience

Employment Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

3 Imperatives:

· All financial records and reporting are accurate, complete, and can be successfully audited

· Accounting records are timely and understandable

· Cross trained in Accounts Payable and Payroll and Benefits

Summary of Position:

Has primary oversight responsibility for the operational activities of the accounting department

Examples of Duties:

• Maintains appropriate and accurate financial records
• Operational oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
• Operational oversight of payroll processing and benefits
• Oversees tax reporting and filing for payroll withholding
• Oversees contribution records
• Oversees additional accounting operations as needed
• Assists in working with outside auditors
• Assists in the preparation of the church budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

Outcomes required from this position:

• All financial records and reporting are accurate, complete, timely, and can be successfully audited
• All cash and bank balances are reconciled monthly
• Statutory payroll reporting accurate, complete and timely
• Records are complete and assistance provided during annual audit

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:

• Demonstrates a Spirit-filled life with many of the gifts of the Spirit evident and in operation
• Proficiency in generally accepted accounting principles, including experience in a nonprofit environment
• Proficiency with, or ability to learn, Shelby Systems financial modules
• Ability to delegate tasks to and manage accounting staff
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, in English
• Ability to train and mentor
• Proficiency in Word and Excel

Optional but desirable:

• Experience working in a church financial environment
• Experience supervising a multi-person staff
• Experience with payroll processing and reporting

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 6 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55112 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person