Senior Systems Accountant -Treasury

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Systems Accountant is primarily responsible for accounting and reporting for Donor Advised Funds, supervising the donation receipting process, administering electronic giving/payments methodologies & platforms.

COMPENSATION

• Full-time exempt position with benefits
• Remuneration Range: 89-104% ($83k - $97k annually)

ESENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises the donation receipting cashier.
• Reviews bank reconciliations and:
  • prepares journal entries to clear outstanding items
  • follows up with payees of checks not deposited.
• Initiates payment and accounting instructions for distributions from Donor Advised Fund after liaising with donor relations personnel.
• Serves as administrator of electronic giving platforms (PayPal, Stripe, YourCause, Benevity, Fidelity, etc.,
• Reconciles Donation Clearing and Anonymous Tithe clearing accounts.
• Prepares reports for Strategic Planning & Budgeting Committee (1040 Window, Unusual Opportunities, Mission Impact Fund)
• Assists the internal and external auditors as needed
• Assists in the development and maintenance of process documentation.
• Works with supervisor in the creation and monitoring of department key performance indicators.
• Must maintain Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure once obtained.
• Must be a member in regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Must maintain a regular and reliable work schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in accounting, business or equivalent required.
• At least five years of relevant successful experience required. Denominational experience strongly preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. CPA-candidate will be eligible for promotion to Senior Systems Accountant when certification is achieved.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, policies and beliefs of the General Conference and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Requires well developed knowledge of church employment policies and practices.
• Must exhibit extensive initiative; works with minimal supervision. Adaptable and able to evaluate priorities.
• Ability to perform accounting duties in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Knowledge of up-to-date accounting and office procedures such as filing, telephone techniques, office equipment (including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel), and fluent in English language usage (including speaking, spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.).
• Position requires high productivity and accuracy.
• Must be able to facilitate good communications among departmental staff, other departments, and outside personnel.