Financial Operations Assistant - Temporary

Description

Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

The Finance Team supports the mission of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association by handling all the essential financial functions of the organization. This Division includes six supporting areas:
1) Financial Operations handles accounts payable, accounts receivable, personal reimbursements for ministry expenses, travel and fixed asset activities;
2) Financial Reporting oversees the annual financial audit and primary financial reporting;
3) Financial Planning & Analysis coordinates the annual budget and assists ministry leaders with specific financial matters;
4) Purchasing handles the ministry's purchasing needs;
5) Planned Giving Administration manages and processes donations given to the ministry from estates, trusts, and annuities; and
6) Payroll provides timely processing of employee salaries and tax with holdings.

The Financial Operations Assistant primarily assists Financial Operations staff with their normal job duties. This includes processing vendor invoices and payment requests for Accounts Payable and processing daily deposits for Accounts Receivable. Research, filing, and other projects may also be assigned as needed. This position is being filled as a temporary assignment with the potential to transition to a regular position based on organizational needs and individual performance.

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

• Ensures Accounts Payable items for payment comply with BGEA’s financial policies
• Reviews team mailbox, distributing and routing items as necessary
• Reviews physical and electronic Accounts Payable items for proper coding, resolving any questions prior to submission for posting
• Reviews vendor statements for outstanding items and coordinates with vendors and internal departments to facilitate timely payment.
• Assists with review of p-card transactions to ensure accuracy and policy compliance
• Verifies calculations of discounts and sales and use taxes
• Assists AR Coordinator with daily deposit entries from Bookstores and Food Services
• Process Accounts Receivable deposits as needed
• Serves as primary backup for other AR processes as needed
• Frequently interacts with other accounting staff, affiliate staff, legal staff, and others at all levels throughout BGEA for research, approvals, and filing purposes.

• Assists with other duties related to Receivables and Payables as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

• 2-year degree in Accounting or equivalent related education
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable
• Experience with or capacity to acquire a thorough understanding of BGEA’s financial systems, Microsoft Dynamics and Datahaven
• Capacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projects in a high-paced environment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with staff of all levels of the association
• Experience with or capacity to thoroughly…