Accounting Analyst

The Church of Eleven22®; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Eleven22® in Jacksonville, FL, seeks an Accounting Analyst to ensure GAAP-compliant financial analysis and proper recording of transactions. You will support budgeting, month-end close, and reconciliations while maintaining strong internal controls.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and have 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit settings. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks within a

Qualifications

• Proficient in GAAP and internal controls.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to prepare journal entries and post to ledgers.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Experience with budget support and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze account activity, investigate variances and determine adjusting entries based on independent judgment.
• Analyze financial data and trends, develop insights and present recommendations to leadership to inform decision-making.
• Prepare and post journal entries, applying GAAP to ensure accurate classification and treatment of transactions.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accounting policies and controls.
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Support budget preparation and ongoing financial tracking, compiling data, maintaining budget schedules and monitoring actuals against approved budgets throughout the fiscal year.
• Support day-to-day activities such as cash receipts, disbursements and other basic accounting functions for daily operations.
• Support giving process with posting contributions and answering general congregant giving questions.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Accounting Analyst
• Department: Finance
• Reports to: Controller
• Status: Full-time, exempt
• Supervisory Role: No

Objective

This position is responsible for applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures to analyze financial information, maintain accurate records, support budgeting and daily accounting operations, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures are in place for The Church of Eleven22®.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through the ongoing spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, prayer, personal worship, fasting, confession and fellowship
• Analyze account activity, investigate variances and determine adjusting entries based on independent judgment
• Analyze financial data and trends, develop insights and present recommendations to leadership to inform decision-making
• Prepare and post journal entries, applying GAAP to ensure accurate classification and treatment of transactions
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accounting policies and controls
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end close
• Support budget preparation and ongoing financial tracking, compiling data, maintaining budget schedules and monitoring actuals against approved budgets throughout the fiscal year
• Support day-to-day activities such as cash receipts, disbursements and other basic accounting functions for daily operations
• Support giving process with posting contributions and answering general congregant giving questions
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Model The Church of Eleven22 mission, vision and core values
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to change
• Strong proactive communication skills
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
• Proficient with automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• Skillful at building organizational relationships and anticipating needsExceptional organizing abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new software
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Three-five years of accounting experience with exposure to a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred

Expected Hours of Work

Work Hours Expectations: 40 hours or more. Schedule: Monday through Friday, with possible variations and weekend work to support church events such as All-Skates.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. The role involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and extended screen time working on a computer, with occasional standing and walking.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Church of Eleven22 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Church of Eleven22 reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the full extent permitted by law.