Accounting Assistant

Title: Accounts Payable Coordinator

Reports to:  Director of Accounting and HR

General Description of Responsibilities: 

We’re looking for someone detail-oriented and organized to join our Finance team. In this role, you’ll help support the day-to-day financial operations of the organization by processing invoices in an accurate and timely manner and helping with various accounting and administrative tasks.

The role requires organization, confidentiality, an ability to meet deadlines, and a willingness to learn. You’ll be trained in our systems and procedures with guidance from our Director of Accounting and HR.

This is a great opportunity for someone with some finance or accounting knowledge to grow their skills and gain hands-on experience in a mission-driven company. This is an on-site position located in Wheaton, IL.

Specific Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Accurately process all vendor invoices, including collection, coding, and data entry.
• Assist with weekly payment processing (checks and electronic.)
• Maintain vendor records and documentation.
• Review employee expense reports and reconcile with credit card statements.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and help resolve payment discrepancies.

Royalty Administration

• Prepare and send royalty statements to authors.
• Assist with reporting and research related to royalty payments.

Additional Accounting Support

• Work with the Billing department to review daily deposit activity.
• Work with the Production team to track inventory printing costs.
• Provide general administrative support, reporting, and research as needed.
• Contribute to various projects within the Finance department as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree; preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with accounting software is preferred.
• Strong math, accurate data entry, and computer skills. 
• Some experience in an office or administrative setting is helpful; Experience in a general accounting or accounts payable role preferred; Experience in publishing is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Publishing Ministry Commitment:

Commitment to the Crossway publishing ministry and vision, as summarized in the following statement of purpose:  By God’s grace: (a) to bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; (b) to help individual Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Bible and the Christian life; (c) to bear witness to God’s Truth, Beauty, and Righteousness, and the Lordship of Christ in every area of life; and (d) to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way.

Personal Qualities:

This position contributes in a meaningful way to the Christian calling and ministry work of Crossway. Candidates should therefore demonstrate a love for God’s word and his church. They should be committed to an evangelical, historic Reformation understanding of the Bible, the gospel, and Christian doctrine. They should have a genuine faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and be an active participant in a local church. Candidates should demonstrate a pleasing personal demeanor with a servant’s heart. 

Benefit Program:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full time employees after 30 days of employment with employer contribution to costs
• Three medical plan options available with monthly premium costs for a family from $125-$300
• Life, long term, and short term disability insurance for full time employees paid by company
• Additional voluntary life insurance offerings paid by employee
• Paid vacation and illness days for full time employees (part time employees PTO accrual based on hours worked.)
• 11 paid holiday for full time employees (part time employees holiday pay dependent on schedule)
• Participation in retirement plan including 25% company match of up to $1,500 for full time and part time employees (temporary employees not eligible.)

Salary:

Salary Range: $45k-$50k. The position provides a competitive salary based on previous work experience, education, acquired skills, and established relationships. The salary is commensurate with current standards for comparable positions and responsibilities within publishing and other leading not-for-profit ministries. Compensation for every Crossway employee is reviewed and evaluated annually by the Executive Compensation Committee (ECC) of the Crossway Board of Directors.