Accounting Specialist I: Payroll, GAAP & Reporting

Baptist Church Media Center; Georgia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Baptist Church seeks an Accounting Specialist I to support the Finance Department by handling AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a nonprofit church setting. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, strong Excel skills, GAAP knowledge, and the ability to work independently and with ministry leaders to ensure accurate records and compliant processes.

Experience with church management systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit, church, or government.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; experience with accounting software and church management systems preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and understanding of internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable accurately and timely, including vendor invoicing and 1099 reporting.
• Record accounts receivable and monthly offerings from staff payroll.
• Process payroll accurately and maintain payroll records.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and bank reconciliations; reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end close, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and church policies.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

GAAP knowledge

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Church management software

Job description

Elizabeth Baptist Church seeks an Accounting Specialist I to support the Finance Department by handling AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a nonprofit church setting. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, strong Excel skills, GAAP knowledge, and the ability to work independently and with ministry leaders to ensure accurate records and compliant processes.

Experience with church management systems is preferred.