Accounting Assistant

Abundant Life Baptist Church of Lee's Summit; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Abundant Life Baptist Church of Lee's Summit is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support internal financial review and processing across accounts payable, accounts receivable, donor accounts, and vendor coordination. The role also includes clerical and administrative duties for business administration and record keeping.

The candidate will train staff in finance systems, assist with month-end close, and maintain corporate records, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma and 3+ years in an administrative finance role.
• Proficiency in typing, proofreading, and office software is essential.
• Must reflect a heart for ministry and uphold staff core values.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial review of expense accounts and payables.
• Prepare and distribute year-end giving statements to members.
• Manage vendor accounts and corporate credit card use.
• Assist in month-end close and staff training in finance systems.
• Maintain corporate records and convert paper records to digital format.

Skills

Office suite proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

3+ years administrative finance experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

The position of Accounting Assistant is responsible for the internal financial review and processing in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, staff training in finance systems, managing donor accounts, as well as coordinating AL accounts with outside companies and vendors. In addition, this role assists with all routine clerical and administrative work related to business administration, record keeping, and data processing.

Personal Responsibilities

• Be committed to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18; 1 Peter 2:2) by assembling for instruction in God’s Word and engaging in the personal study of God’s Word.
• Responsibly use the resources at your disposal to foster the mission and vision of Abundant Life (1 Peter 5:1-4).
• Participate in an Abundant Life group (Acts 2:41-42) as well as the discipleship ministry (Matthew 28:18-20).
• Live in a way that glorifies God and aligns with the staff core values (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9).
• Be committed to giving to the needs of the saints (2 Corinthians 8:1-7 & 9:12).
• Become a member of Abundant Life Church

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Finance

• Perform financial review of expense accounts, corporate credit cards, and payables.
• Prepare and distribute year-end giving statements to members.
• Perform vendor account maintenance within the expense reporting system.
• Manage corporate credit card disbursement and spending limits.
• Process all campus giving on a weekly basis.
• Manage giving accounts and communication with donors.
• Assist Accounting Manager in month end close.
• Train staff in financial systems and policies.

Business

• Maintain corporate records.
• Manage AL accounts for Sam’s, Costco, DOR, and more.
• Gather documents and records as needed.
• Convert current paper records to a digital format.
• Ordering supplies as needed.
• Operate office machinery as required.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

This position operates in a fast-paced, professional office environment and routinely uses office equipment such as phones, copiers, and other standard equipment. Typing, proofreading, and computer skills (including proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel) are required, along with the ability to handle precise detail in relation to administrative tasks. Must have a heart for ministry and exhibit the patience, tact, respect, empathy, and courtesy required to be the “face” of Abundant Life to the outside community.

Employment at AL requires a commitment to honoring the Lord in work and life, as well as the character to uphold the AL Staff Core Values of Synergy, Excellency, Integrity, Tenacity, Humility, and Loyalty. The skills, qualifications, and responsibilities listed here are not intended to be all-inclusive of the abilities needed to perform the job.

Education/Experience

A high school diploma (or equivalent) and 3 or more years of experience in an administrative finance role are recommended to perform the job duties of this position.