Accounting Analyst

Description

Job Title:Accounting Analyst

Ministry/Department: Finance

Reports to: Controller

Status: Full-time, exempt

Supervisory Role:No

Objective

This position is responsible for applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures to analyze financial information, maintain accurate records, support budgeting and daily accounting operations and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures are in place for The Church of Eleven22®.

Key Responsibilities

• ​​Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through the ongoing spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, fasting, confession and fellowship
• Analyze account activity, investigate variances and determine adjusting entries based on independent judgment
• Analyze financial data and trends, develop insights and present recommendations to leadership to inform decision-making
• Prepare and post journal entries, applying GAAP to ensure accurate classification and treatment of transactions
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accounting policies and controls
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end close
• Support budget preparation and ongoing financial tracking, compiling data, maintaining budget schedules and monitoring actuals against approved budgets throughout the fiscal year
• Support day-to-day activities such as cash receipts, disbursements and other basic accounting functions for daily operations
• Support giving process with posting contributions and answering general congregant giving questions
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Model The Church of Eleven22 mission, vision and core values
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to change
• Strong proactive communication skills
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
• Proficient with automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• Skillful at building organizational relationships and anticipating needs
• Exceptional organizing abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new software
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Three-five years of accounting experience with exposure to a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred

Expected Hours of Work

Work Hours Expectations: 40 hours or more.

Schedule Expectations: Monday through Friday (hours may vary based on church needs to include working weekends).

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/Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. The role involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and extended screen time working on a computer, with occasional standing and walking.

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 Eleven22provides 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.TheChurch of Eleven22reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the full extent permitted by law.