Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

At Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), we believe that God is the source of all good gifts. We are stewards of those gifts to boldly love others for the sake of Christ. Since 1978, LCEF has faithfully served The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) by offering funding and financial solutions in service of the church’s mission and goals. Our mission is to start, sustain and strengthen LCMS ministries through financial and strategic partnerships.

When you join our team, you’ll experience the benefits of working for an established financial institution while supporting LCMS ministries nationwide.

As an Accountant with LCEF, you will be responsible for maintaining financial records through comprehensive reconciliation, reporting, and analysis. This role prepares bank reconciliations, records and reconciles journal entries, supports monthly and year-end close processes, and assists with financial statement preparation.

• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations for all organizational accounts.
• Monitor daily bank activity to ensure accurate posting of transactions and identify discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain and update cash flow activity, analyzing inflows and outflows.
• Record and reconcile journal entries related to cash, revenue, expenses, and intercompany activity.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and reports to identify errors, variances, or unusual transactions, including reconciliations between subledgers.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Coordinate with departments to gather information for accurate reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare and distribute reports with general ledger and AR data.
• Ensure compliance with organizational accounting policies, GAAP, and internal controls.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, and 2 years of experience in accounting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Functional knowledge of reconciliation procedures, cash flow analysis, and bank activity review.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with fixed assets, deferred revenue, and investment portfolio accounting.

• Wellness resources for spiritual growth, physical health and social connection.
• Comprehensive compensation package, including the opportunity to participate in our Employee Incentive Program.
• Generous time off, including dedicated time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Health insurance with 100% of premiums covered by LCEF, retirement benefits (pension and 403(b) employer match), paid parental leave, and so much more.