Accounting Analyst

Job Title:

Accounting Analyst

Ministry/Department:
Finance

Reports to:

Controller

Status:
Full-time, exempt

Supervisory Role:
No

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 Eleven
22.

• 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

• Model The Church of Eleven
  22 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

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

Work Hours Expectations: 40 hours or more.

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

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.

The Church of Eleven
22 provides 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. The Church of Eleven
22 reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the full extent permitted by law.