Full-Time Accounting Coordinator

Missouri Conference of The United Methodist Church; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Coordinator to join our finance team and support our mission through accurate management of accounts receivable.

The role is responsible for AR functions, financial allocations, reporting, and compliance within a faith-based nonprofit. A Associate’s degree and 3+ years in nonprofit accounting are preferred, with experience in Blackbaud or Financial Edge a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in nonprofit setting.
• Experience with accounts receivable, revenue and cash processing.
• Ability to maintain internal controls and support audits.

Responsibilities

• Record revenue, receivables and cash processing in compliance with organizational policies.
• Prepare allocations, tracking, reporting and reconciliations including prepaid and depreciation.
• Assist Conference, district and local church staff with accounts receivable matters.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies; assist with audits and provide documentation.
• Support with special projects and other duties as determined by the Finance Manager.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Associates degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Job description

About Us: The Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church desires to be a brave, empowering place for people from diverse cultures and generations so that we can become a Church for all God’s people. We seek to do this by equipping Conference leaders and local churches for multicultural leadership, cross-cultural connection and healing justice. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Coordinator to join our finance team and support our mission through accurate and efficient management of accounts receivable.

Position Summary: The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for managing all accounts receivable functions and related processes while ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of financial information. This position also maintains the integrity of financial systems, records and data to support efficient accounting operations. The role requires strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effective within a faith-based nonprofit organization. The person supports the vision and mission of the Missouri Conference and its leadership.

• Key Responsibilities:Accounts Receivable Functions: Record revenue, receivables and cash processing in compliance with organizational policies.
• Financial Allocations, tracking, reporting and reconciliations: Including but not limited to prepaid and depreciation allocations
• Stakeholder Relations: Assist Conference, district and local church staff with accounts receivable matters.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies. Assist with audits, provide documentation and respond to auditor inquiries as needed.
• Support:Provide support with special projects and other duties as determined by the Finance Manager.
• Qualifications:Education: Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g., Blackbaud, Financial Edge Accounting Certification) are a plus.
• Experience:3+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping or a similar financial role, preferably within a non-profit organization.