Senior Accountant

POSITION TITLE: Senior Accountant

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

STATUS: Regular full-time (36-40 hours)

LOCATION: CBC Main Campus

REPORTS TO: Finance Director

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions to ensure the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the church. This role manages the monthly and annual close processes, payroll administration, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations. The Senior Accountant works closely with ministry leaders, Human Resources, and the Finance Director to support the church's mission through sound financial stewardship.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and board reports.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and church financial policies.

• Manage the full-cycle payroll process for all church employees, including clergy, ministry staff, and support personnel.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, tax withholding, deductions, and benefits administration.
• Maintain payroll records and employee compensation data.
• Coordinate payroll-related compliance reporting, including W-2s, payroll tax filings, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a liaison with Human Resources regarding compensation changes, employee onboarding, and terminations.

• Reconcile bank accounts, payroll accounts, credit card accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all accounting transactions.

• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Support external audits and financial reviews by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and reporting accuracy.

• Ensure adherence to church financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, donor, and financial information.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations affecting nonprofit and religious organizations.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with church management systems and fund accounting software is a plus.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and servant leadership.

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of operation are scheduled Monday – Thursday, 10 hours/day.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to do the following:

• Must have good or corrected vision as well as effective peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use repetitive motion of the hands and arms.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move about inside the office and file rooms to perform a variety of tasks.
• Must be able to frequently and effectively communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Must be able to frequently lift 15 pounds and/or push/pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to work collaboratively and…