Accounting Associate

The Summit Church; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summit Church is seeking an Accounting Associate to join the finance team. The role centers on the accounts payable function and ensuring GAAP-compliant financial statements, working closely with the Senior Accounting Associate.

Responsibilities include managing Ramp-based payments, vendor setup, W9 verification, and producing AP reports while supporting various departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher, accounting concentration preferred.
• 2+ years in an accounting or finance role.
• Strong integrity and communication skills; able to multitask.
• Member or willing to become a Summit Church member.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve credit card transactions in Ramp and serve as Ramp specialist.
• Assist staff with Ramp questions and provide customer service.
• Set up new vendors and manage vendor database, including W9 verification.
• Maintain accounts payable tasks and print checks at the office.
• Pull vendor and spending reports and input invoices for Ramp payments.
• Perform miscellaneous accounting tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Critical thinking

Integrity

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Ramp

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The Accounting Associate is an integral part of the accounting and finance team that oversees all accounting and finance matters for the church. The position will primarily be responsible for the accounts payable function within the department and will work closely with the Senior Accounting Associate to analyze and perform control procedures related to ensuring the accuracy of the church financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; a concentration in accounting is strongly preferred
• 2+ years experience in an accounting or finance position
• Critical thinker with proven record of process improvement
• Unquestionable integrity
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a focus on Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• A member of the Summit Church or willing and able to become a member

Responsibilities

• Review and approve all credit card transactions in third party system (Ramp) and function as Ramp specialist
• Assist staff with Ramp-related questions and provide exceptional customer service
• Set up new vendors and manage vendor database, including W9 verification
• Maintain various accounts payable tasks
• Printing checks at Brier Creek Office (Monday-Wednesday)
• Pulling various vendor and spending reports
• Input invoices for payment in third party bill pay system (Ramp) for various departments
• Miscellaneous accounting tasks as assigned by Executive Director of Accounting and HR

Churchwide Events

The hours for this position are expected to be 40 hours per week. As one church that meets in many locations, there are several times throughout the year that Summit holds church-wide events in an effort to do whatever it takes to reach all people. All staff members are expected to serve at these church-wide events regardless of the positions they hold. Such events include, but are not limited to: Easter services, church-wide prayer meetings, Good Friday service, and Christmas services. Serving expectations will be communicated in advance of each event.