Accounting Manager Job at The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville

Description

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Ministry/Department: Finance

Reports to: Controller

Status: Full-time, exempt

Supervisory Role: Yes
Objective

This position is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, principally managing contributions and payable items, preparing and reviewing accurate and timely financial information as well as supporting accounting control procedures for The Church of Eleven22, Hope's Closet and The Retreat Center.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform and manage day-to-day contributions, travel card expenses and payable activities and other basic accounting functions for church operations, Hope's Closet retail and The Retreat Center
  • Approve cash receipt journals by reviewing recorded payments, ensuring proper allocation to givers accounts and reconciliation with bank deposits
  • Review and approve vendor bills and invoices to ensure accuracy, proper coding and compliance with church policies and accounting standards
• Manage giving platforms and support resolution of congregant giving questions
• Manage payable platforms and support resolution on vendor inquiries
• Maintain the company's travel & expense (T&E) policies, ensuring employee compliance with established guidelines and procedures
• Manage data maintenance (vendors, donors, cardholders accounts)
• Review bank statement reconciliations and general ledger for contributions and payable related items; resolve discrepancies
• Manage the preparation and execution of the month-end close process for contributions, payables and travel & entertainment (T&E) expenses, ensuring accuracy, compliance and that all deadlines are met
• Manage the accounting processes for capital accounting, including preparing, reviewing and posting journal entries, budgeting and planning, expenditure tracking and reconciliation of project costs
• Implement system and process improvements
• Implement, support and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies related to cash receipts, bill approvals and payment processing/disbursements
• Support audit fieldwork requests
  • Assist in performing audit sample testing by retrieving and submitting requested transactions
  • Maintain an audit trail for all transactions, ensuring each payment has corresponding approvals and documentation
• Maintain staff confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential and restricted
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Model The Church of Eleven22's mission, vision and core values
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to change
• Strong proactive communication skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 5-10 years of accounting with experience in a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures
• Supervisory experience required
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred
• Possess strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office programs and have the ability to learn and use new computer software

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work may vary based on church needs.

The church has several big events, ("All-Skates") throughout the year to help further the mission of Eleven22. These events are mandatory for all staff to be in attendance and may vary, depending on the vision cast for the current year.

Our entire staff family is called to action, so that we can continue to be a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Ministerial Exception

The ministerial exception furthers the purposes of the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses of the First Amendment by barring legal claims against church bodies by staff members who perform religious functions. All church pastors are subject to the exception, but a formal ministerial credential is not required. While there is no rigid formula to determine other church staff members that qualify, various factors are considered to determine which staff members are subject to the ministerial exception (please see handbook).

Staff members who qualify under the ministerial exception are not covered by federal and state employment and anti-discrimination laws. Please see the Human Resources Ministry team if you have questions on whether you are subject to the ministerial exception.
Code of Conduct

1. We live authenticity
2. We are gospel-centered and mission-focused
3. We are family
4. We are lifelong learners
5. We aim for excellence in the experience with zero excess
6. We choose to trust
7. We pray 1st and decide 2nd
8. We glorify God by honoring others
9. Our team unites under clear vision
10. We walk in humble confidence

EEO Statement

The Church of Eleven22 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Church of Eleven22 reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the full extent permitted by law.