Accountant

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale is seeking a full-time, on-site Accountant to provide precise monthly accounting and financial reporting for church ministries and auxiliaries. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and analyze variances, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

This role supports annual audits, assists with special projects, and may require evenings or weekends for events or closing periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Experience with financial reporting and closing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly accounting and financial reporting for ministries and auxiliaries.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Review monthly financial statements for accuracy.
• Research and respond to questions related to review.
• Reconcile bank accounts to the general ledger monthly.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and provide schedules.
• Record weekly tithe and offerings in Ministry Platform and PushPay as backup.
• Oversee petty cash and annual petty cash reconciliation for audit.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a staff member, it is not what we do, it is who we are.

Passion :

Providing accurate and timely financial information for various Calvary Chapel ministries applying proper accounting principles. Confidently work with ministry overseers as they make financial decisions and the Accounting team throughout the closing process. Able to organize work and meet deadlines consistently.

You are:

• Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life
• Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry
• Dedicated in your personal study of God’s Word
• Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life
• Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping
• Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting
• Excited about global missions and local outreach-you want to change the world
• A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle
• Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant

You will:

• You will be responsible for the monthly accounting and financial reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and account trend/variance analysis of various Church ministries and integrated auxiliaries
• You will review/analyze monthly financial statements for accuracy
• You will research and respond to questions related to review
• You will analyze/review and recognize income/expenses from Balance Sheet schedules
• You will reconcile bank accounts to the general ledger monthly
• You will assist with annual financial statement audits; prepare required audit schedules, provide account information, and answer auditors' questions
• You will act as backup for the Accounting Specialist to record weekly tithe and offerings in Ministry Platform and PushPay
• You will act as backup for the Accounting Specialist to distribute, reconcile, and account for the petty cash fund and oversee the annual petty cash fund reconciliation required for the audit
• You will be trained in areas of accounting department including, but not limited to financial reporting, Contributions reporting, A/R recording, A/P processing
• You will research and respond to vendor inquiries and maintain A/P Vendor files including W-9 files, and ACH verification
• You will participate in annual 1099 processing
• You will maintain updated policy and procedures manual for process as related to Accountant role
• You will assist in special projects requested by the CFO or Controller

You have:

• BS in Accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft software: Word and Excel, Sage Intacct is a plus
• Gift of administration and work well in a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relating effectively with staff members, leadership, and volunteers
• Excellent organizational skills with an appreciation for details
• Excellent planning and follow through ability
• Ability to be flexible and demonstrate excellent time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Ability to complete projects on time and follow-through efficiently
• Works well with people and exhibit professional demeanor and work area
• Keeps confidential matters confidential

What you are required to know:

• We are an EEO employer
• You may have to bend, sit, or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 35 lbs.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) exempt position
• You may have to work evenings and/or weekends to assist with special events, emergencies, or monthly/annual closing

As an employee of and an associate minister of the Gospel, Calvary Chapel expects all employees to:

Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role on staff.

Teach from the Bible in the appropriate environments inclusive of staff meetings, conferences, camps and/or outreach events.

Work Schedule:

Staff culture is important to what we do. To love like family, we require all staff to attend all staff meetings, department meetings and serve with a willing heart especially at all major campus events.