Accounting and Reporting Analyst
Job description
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Primary function of the Accounting and Reporting Analyst is to ensure all financial transactions of the church are properly accounted for and recorded as part of ZMBC’s financial records. Preparation and analysis of monthly financials and reconcile monthly bank statements via the church’s accounting software.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Budgeting
- Support the annual budgeting process including generating reports necessary to prepare for approval.
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In partnership with the Finance Chair and Team, establish an overall financial strategy for aligning financial resources on an ongoing basis.
- Utilize existing EXCEL models and construct new models that can be used as a framework for allocating resources to the appropriate ministries and church operations based on directions received from the leadership and the Finance Committee.
General Accounting & Maintenance of General Ledger
- Ensure all current and historical transactions are properly categorized and accounted for in using the ACS software management system.
- Complete Bank Reconciliations for all checking accounts monthly. Assist in training Bookkeeper at direction from the Church Business Administrator.
- Verify dollar count based on review of envelopes and online giving activity through REALM and GIVELIFY.
- Verify online giving transactions in REALM and GIVELIFY against weekly VANCO and GIVELIFY reports.
- Post weekly giving results recorded in REALM and GIVELIFY to the General Ledger.
Reporting
- Prepare weekly report of contributions for distribution to the Church Officers and leaders as needed.
- Assemble data for Financial Statement Summaries monthly.
- Make process improvement recommendations.
Annual Financial Audit
- Participate in annual finance audit review conducted by an external public accountant.
- Assist in preparing/pulling files and reports requested by the external auditors.
- Assist in the preparation of published reports to the Church Council and Conference.
Other
- Assist ministries with REALM reports.
- Assist with training church office staff with REALM training.
- Creating Profiles
- Creating/Posting Events
- Creating Registration Events
- Creating/Managing Groups
- Posting Attendance
- Pathways
Qualifications and Skills
- Excel Modeling
- Access
- Budgeting
- ACS
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication
- Multitasking
Education
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance
Financial Leadership
- Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience.
- Demonstrate proficiency with accounting software (i.e., QuickBooks, ACS, Shelby, etc.)
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (emphasis of Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access).
- Exemplify patience, attention to detail, and ability to work with varying positions/ministries within the Church.
ANTICIPATED TIME COMMITMENT
Job Type
- Part-Time
- Please provide your expected hourly rate range
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- non profit accounting: 3 years (Required)
Work authorization:
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Physical Setting:
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel, Word,: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
