Senior Accountant

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Rancho Community Church and School – Temecula, CA 92592
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Classification:
  Exempt – 5 days a week in office
• Salary Range: $72,000 – $78,000 per year
• Shift: Any
• Supervisor: COO/CEO
• Reporting To: COO

Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing all daily accounting operations and financial reporting for Rancho Community Church & School. Provides day‑to‑day operational support under the direction of the COO and collaborates directly with the CEO on special projects, economic strategy, banking activities, and annual budget planning. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records in accordance with GAAP, nonprofit regulations, and internal policies.

The position offers financial leadership, strategic insight, and operational oversight while supervising accounting staff and supporting the organization’s mission.

• Demonstrate a passion for Christ and his Kingdom through personal spiritual discipline and public ministry.
• Seek to grow in that relationship with Christ through personal spiritual discipline, education, accountability, and service to His Kingdom.

• Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Several years of experience in accounting or a related financial position.
• Experience in a non‑profit setting is desired.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting.
• Proficient computer skills; expertise with Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Sage Intacct and Martus experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work with staff to develop procedures and solve process problems.
• Ability to multitask and handle interruptions.
• Detail‑oriented characteristics.
• Professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform tasks and follow through on outstanding items promptly.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion regarding private and personal information.

• Develop accounting processes and procedures that create efficiencies in the organization.
• Oversee the accounting staff related to all accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, balance sheet, and financial statement preparation.
• Work with the CEO to implement efficient accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage daily banking relationships.
• Manage monthly close activities, including scheduling, preparation, review, and posting of journal entries, accruals, amortizations, allocation, and reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Perform bank reconciliations and supervise all cash activity, including bank transfers, wires, loans, mortgages, and credit facilities, ensuring proper approvals and documentation.
• Review bi‑weekly payroll and record all related journal entries, including wages, taxes, benefits, retirement plans, workers’ compensation, and payroll clearing accounts.
• Prepare and maintain intercompany transactions, including to/due‑from entries, management fees, benefit allocations, and payroll cost sharing between entities.
• Prepare recurring and ad‑hoc financial reports, including the month‑end schedule and leadership or board‑level reporting.
• Manage company purchasing accounts and vendor programs, including approval of organization‑wide orders.
• Assist with annual CPA audits, payroll audits, workers’ compensation audits and reporting, along with compliance requirements.
• Respond to accounting inquiries, provide cross‑functional support, and serve as backup to other accounting roles as needed.

• Perform full‑cycle accounting for two related entities, including intercompany transactions and cash transfers.
• Manage IRS compliance matters related to discrimination and tax‑exempt requirements, including documentation, reporting, and communication as necessary.
• Maintain and reference tax filings to support audits, financial analysis, and regulatory reporting.
• Review and post payroll JE’s, fees, WC on housing, 403(b), and Simple IRA entries.
• Prepare and coordinate annual IRS Form 990 and 990‑N filings for applicable…