Financial Accountant II

The Financial Accountant II TFT position exists to provide support to the ministry in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis, and reporting.

• Develops general understanding of ministry objectives

• Communicates periodically with clients and other staff to facilitate accurate and timely accounting of ministry activities

• Prepares accruals and journal entries for the general ledger in compliance with GAAP, ministry policies, and procedures

• Assists in preparing financial analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries in support of monthly and annual close processes

• Performs record-keeping in compliance with GAAP and ministry policies

• Participates in cross functional team assignments as required

• Gathers information for internal and external audits

• Processes incoming invoices and corresponding payments

• Performs or assists with identification, investigation, and resolution of payment processing problems

• Processes incoming mail and applies payments to customer accounts

• Prepares and follows up on outgoing sales invoices and posting of corresponding payments received

• Processes customer refunds, collections, and credit verification requests

• Analyzes various insurance products and schedules of coverage; submits and follows up on insurance applications and claims

• Consolidates insurance data from multiple sources and compiles clear and concise reports and recommendations for management

• Records minutes, compiles agenda, and initiates follow-up for Risk Steering Committee monthly meetings

• Is responsible for accurate accounting of inventory, Cost of Goods Distributed, product assembly, obsolescence/excess valuations, and disposals

• Provides meaningful and accurate analysis and reporting to management

• Posts, reconciles, and maintains Fixed Asset ledger

• Participates in the coordination and development of capital budgets

• Reviews and tracks Capital Appropriation Requests

• Calculates and maintains depreciation schedules

• Maintains automated time keeping system and trains employees in its use

• Utilizes payroll software to ensure accurate payroll to all employees

• Enters all monthly journal entries into accounting software, including IBNR, Fringe allocations, Wage & tax accrual, vacation accrual, pension accrual, manual checks, and employee benevolence

• Prepares analytical reports for other departments

• Works with management and HR to ensure compliance with labor laws and Focus policy

• Calculates and maintains all records on garnishments and child support levies

• Prepares payments for 401K & 403(b), education plans, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, etc.

• Transmits and receives information to and from ADP for payroll run

• Answers inquiries from all levels of management and handles confidential information

• Audits expense reports; sets up and maintains employee address book in enterprise accounting system

• Maintains travel accounts, reconciles accounts, prepares reports for travel – monthly and annually

• Trains internal groups on corporate travel program and expense report preparation

• Serves as Program Administrator for corporate travel card and backup PA for purchasing cards

• Administers Domestic, International and Associate Office licensing agreements, including the allocation of related Royalty Income

• Participates in Author/Mechanical contract audits and performs royalty calculations

• Reviews Product and Music contracts, assisting with royalty and secondary royalty calculations

• Assists with royalty-related month-end close…