Church Finance Accountant

coe22; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Eleven22 seeks an Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, perform month-end close, prepare financial reports, and support internal controls for the church and its subsidiaries.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably with non-profit exposure. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, budgets, and compliance while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP and non-profit accounting practices.
• Experience with month-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close by compiling and analyzing all account information
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all transactions are recorded
• Review and prepare balance sheet reconciliations and other reports
• Support day-to-day activities such as cash receipts, disbursements and general ledger maintenance
• Maintain and update debt amortization schedules
• Support the preparation of budgets for select ministries
• Manage lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, including reviewing agreements, maintaining lease schedules, calculating required accounting entries and recording related journal entries
• Support audit fieldwork requests and provide required documents in a timely manner
• Collaborate and assist with team members on accounting projects as necessary
• Support adherence to accounting policies, internal controls and procedures
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and assist with financial policy updates
• Maintain staff confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential and restricted

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Financial reconciliations

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Three to five years of accounting experience

Non-profit accounting experience preferred

Job description

The Church of Eleven22 seeks an Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, perform month-end close, prepare financial reports, and support internal controls for the church and its subsidiaries.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably with non-profit exposure. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, budgets, and compliance while maintaining confidentiality.