Part-Time Accounting Coordinator - Missouri Conference Office

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Position Title: Accounting Coordinator

Position Type: Part-Time (24 hours/week)

Supervisor: Finance Manager / Assistant Treasurer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About Us: The Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church desires to be a brave, empowering place for people from diverse cultures and generations so that we can become a Church for all God’s people. We seek to do this by equipping Conference leaders and local churches for multicultural leadership, cross-cultural connection and healing justice. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Coordinator to join our finance team and support our mission through accurate and efficient management of accounts payable.

Position Summary: The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for managing all accounts payable functions and related processes while ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of financial information. This position also maintains the integrity of financial systems, records and data to support efficient accounting operations. The role requires strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively within a faith-based nonprofit organization.

The person supports the vision and mission of the Missouri Conference and its leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable Functions: Process payables in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Financial allocations, tracking, reporting and reconciliations: Including but not limited to 1099 processing and grant financial reporting.
• Stakeholder Relations: Assist Conference, district and local church staff with accounts payable matters.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies. Assist with audits, provide documentation and respond to auditor inquiries as needed.
• Support: Provide support with special projects and other duties as determined by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree or higher. Relevant financial or accounting training or certification is a plus.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or a similar financial role, preferably within a non-profit organization.

Other

Skills:

• Exhibits collaborative, diplomatic and solution-oriented approach and contributes to a positive organizational culture.
• Has the ability to work independently as well as in team environments.
• Possesses strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Receives and integrates feedback willingly.
• Proficient in accounting software, Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Has efficient and accurate data entry skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail in processing transactions and maintaining records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment: This position is on-site in an office setting. Some flexibility may be required to meet deadlines or attend meetings.

Employment: Position filled by application and interviews with Conference staff. The Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Additional Information:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general rule of this job and the level of work performed by employees in this position. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related instructions.
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Compensation: $27/Hr.

Hiring Timeline
Job Posted: Aug. 7-24

Phone Screening: Aug. 10-24

Interviews: Beginning Aug. 24

Anticipated

Start Date:

Sept. 21

Contact:
Christa Edwards

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