Domestic Field Finance Special

Samaritan's Purse

North Wilkesboro (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

On-site medical clinic

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Family medical leave

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Domestic Field Finance Specialist in North Wilkesboro, NC to manage payments, reimburse expenses, and provide financial guidance for disaster recovery projects. The role may involve deployment to field sites and ERP training to staff.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance with 2 years of accounting experience; GAAP mastery and strong internal controls are required. Travel up to 60–80 days per year.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field with 2 years of accounting experience; CPA exam candidates encouraged, not required.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
Experience with accounting transactions, forms, records and documentation.

Responsibilities

Review monthly, quarterly and annual transactions for proper coding.
Provide financial guidance to field office leadership on budget performance.
Ensure compliance with ministry finance and procurement policies.
Support disaster response and field operations with financial reporting.
Travel to field sites to assess controls and assist staff with ERP training.
Research sales/use tax exemptions where Samaritan's Purse operates.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Accounting transactions

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Job ID: 16934

Date Posted: Oct 27, 2026

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

Respond with Compassionate Action

As a Domestic Field Finance Specialist, you'll play a vital role in bringing hope and stability to communities impacted by disaster. You will process payment requests, reimburse expenses, and provide financial guidance to keep recovery and rebuilding efforts moving forward. At times, this may even mean serving directly on disaster deployments or long-term rebuild projects. Use your financial skills to make a lasting difference. Help us respond with compassion when the call comes.

In the role of Domestic Field Finance Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
Advise Finance leadership on budget performance, project commitments, and financial challenges within assigned field offices, while maintaining a strong understanding of Samaritan's Purse projects and activities to provide informed financial guidance.
Ensure financial accuracy and accountability by reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual transactions for proper coding and maintaining PeopleSoft FSCM Project Costing data to accurately track restricted funds and disaster relief projects.
Strengthen stewardship and internal controls by traveling to field sites to assess compliance with ministry finance and procurement policies, communicate findings, and help field teams maintain sound financial practices.
Support disaster response and field operations by deploying as needed to establish internal controls, safeguard financial instruments, provide financial reporting, and assist staff with ERP system training.
Promote compliance and responsible stewardship by ensuring adherence to IRS expense and taxable-benefit regulations and researching appropriate sales and use tax exemptions for states where Samaritan's Purse operates.
Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified in the job description.

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and two (2) years of related Accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam candidates seeking to meet work experience requirements for licensure are encouraged, but not required, to do so.
Thorough knowledge of Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Strong understanding of accounting internal controls and ability to establish appropriate segregation of duties outside of a traditional office environment.
Critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
Experience or thorough knowledge of accounting transactions, preparing and maintaining a variety of forms, records, reports, and documentation.
Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to work with a diverse team in a pressured environment with flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to work creatively and independently.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including: