Senior Accountant

Compile financial records and reports for Spanish River Church and its various ministries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sound internal controls. This is a full-time, Exempt position working Monday-Friday. A pre-employment drug screening is required for all candidates offered employment.

REPORTS TO:

Financial Manager

TEAM MEMBERSHIP:

Accounting Team

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

CASH RECEIPTS – CONTRIBUTIONS

• Review Sunday contributions and corresponding general ledger entries

• Record-keeper of non-cash gifts

• Maintain spreadsheets used for tracking donors and communicate with

appropriate staff members

• Assist with quarterly emailing/mailing of contribution statements

• Liaison between ShelbyNext Giving, Arena and donors

• Collaborates with IT department to maintain and improve systems for

online giving.

CASH RECEIPTS – NON-CONTRIBUTIONS

• Oversee non-contribution cash receipts

• Reclassify counseling fees to appropriate therapist monthly

• Point of contact for facility rental billing

• Complete and update annual PCI compliance certifications

BANKING

• Collect and file bank statements

• Monthly Bank Reconciliations

• Liaison between SRC and banking relationships/banking software

• Oversee credit card transactions – trouble shoot, set up employee

accounts, communicate policy, and facilitate repairs or problems

with IT, etc.

• Update bank account registers on a daily basis and verify balances

• Prepares bank transfers as directed by Financial Manager and Human

Resources.

ACCOUNTING

• Work with the Financial Manager in preparing monthly reports for

ministry leaders and department managers

• Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries

• Prepare Ministry Budget inquiries as requested

• Update monthly Fund, Short Term Liability Account, Suspense Accounts

Schedules

• Reconcile donor database to general ledger on a monthly basis

• Reconcile flexible spending account third party processor

information on a monthly basis

• Reconcile school tuition receipts to general ledger

MISCELLANEOUS

• Cross-train in Cash Receipts, Accounts Payable and Deacons

disbursement functions and assist when needed

• Review and back up for payroll processing.

• Submit payroll adjustment as needed

• Annually organize campus-wide document shredding and billing with

Accounting Associate

• Updates procedures as needed

• Resolves problems that arise with donor database and credit card

processor

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3+ years of experience

• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting is a plus

• Must be organized, have a strong attention to detail and work within

a deadline

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Strong technical skills

• Must be able to work well with people

• Must have strong verbal and written communications skills

• Must be able to problem solve

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A desire to use your administrative skills and accounting experience to support ministry is a must. This position requires confidentiality and a servant’s heart. This role also requires the ability to multi-task and work well with deadlines.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS:

Administration, Discernment, Wisdom, Encouragement

**Spanish River Church is a Drug-Free Workplace. We participate in E-Verify**