Staff Accountant - On-Site

Benefits

• Insurance for Full‑time Positions
• 403(b) for Full‑time Positions
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Position:
Staff Accountant.

Location:

Aurora IL Office (not eligible for remote work). Role:
Full‑time;
Salaried/exempt.

About TEAM:
The Evangelical Alliance Mission is a global mission agency that partners with the global church to send disciples that make disciples and establish missional churches to the glory of God. We envision the church transforming our world. Founded in 1890, TEAM workers serve in a variety of ministry roles including evangelism, church planting, community development, healthcare, education, social justice, missional business, and many other areas of global ministry.

The Staff Accountant supports the day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations of TEAM by processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with global worker and ministry financial administration. This role is based in Aurora, IL and works closely with the Director of Finance and other finance team members to support the organization’s accounting processes, reporting, budgeting, reimbursement administration, and international ministry operations.

This is an entry‑level position.

The Staff Accountant also serves as a support resource to global workers, ministry leaders, appointees, and staff by helping answer financial questions and ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
This role is to be performed in‑person at our office in Aurora, IL.

• Ensure reimbursements, advances, ministry‑related financial activity, and accounts payable transactions are processed accurately and on time to support daily operations.
• Help ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records by processing and reviewing key financial transactions, including expense reports, journal entries, account transfers, support allocations, payroll‑related activity, and related reconciliations.
• Maintain reliable financial information through timely bank and balance sheet reconciliations and support of monthly and year‑end close procedures.

• Provide responsive, service‑oriented financial support to global workers, ministries, appointees, and staff, helping ensure finance‑related questions and shared support requests are addressed with professionalism, compassion, and respect.
• Support accurate and effective budgeting for global and short‑term workers through timely setup, updates, and ongoing maintenance.
• Contribute to training and orientation efforts that equip appointees, global workers, and ministry personnel to navigate financial processes successfully.
• Promote financial integrity by monitoring ministry and global worker account activity and escalating concerns or discrepancies to the appropriate leadership.

• Oversee corporate card administration to maintain appropriate access, support timely expense reporting, and strengthen accountability for credit card activity.
• Safeguard sensitive financial and personal information through consistent confidentiality, discretion, and responsible stewardship.

• Strengthen finance operations by supporting process improvements, maintaining current documentation, and contributing to the development of effective procedures and workflows.
• Partner effectively with finance team members and other departments to advance organizational goals and meet operational needs.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth to expand accounting knowledge, strengthen effectiveness, and contribute more fully to the work of the finance team.

• Spiritually mature with a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, actively involved in a local church.
• Understanding of general accounting principles and financial processes; previous experience working in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,…