Lead Accountant

Traders Point Christian Church; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Traders Point Christian Church in Whitestown, IN seeks a Lead Accountant to support the Accounting Manager in processing contributions, performing month-end reconciliations, and assisting with payroll reporting. This role contributes to the annual audit, prepares year-end giving statements, and ensures accurate, compliant financial reporting while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance required.
• Experience with financial software and MS Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and produce accurate reports.
• Experience documenting, implementing, and analyzing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly contributions and prepare deposits and reports.
• Perform month-end reconciliations and assist with payroll.
• Support the annual audit and distribution of year-end giving statements.
• Ensure financial transactions are accurate and reported with integrity.

Skills

High-level accounting

Financial systems & MS Office

Confidentiality & integrity

Policies & procedures documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Job description

At Traders Point, every role is first and foremost a calling to live out our mission and lead with character. We believe culture is shaped through consistent, Christ centered behaviors, and we expect every staff member, regardless of role, to actively embody the Traders 10 and the 5 Expectations in both life and leadership. Our Battle Plan serves as a foundational tool, grounding us in our mission to clear the way, equip for battle, and deploy for impact, as well as our vision of taking ground for the Kingdom across Indy and beyond. We hold one another accountable to live these commitments daily at work, at home, and in the community, believing that who we are becoming matters just as much as what we accomplish

JOB SUMMARY

The LeadAccountant is responsible for working with the Accounting Manager in the processing of contribution and other income activities within TPCC, perform month end account reconciliations and postings, and assisting with the processing and reporting of payroll. This individual is responsible for contributing to the annual audit, participating in distribution of year end giving statements and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

DUTIES/PRIMARY JOB PRODUCTS

• Process weekly contributions, includingpostingonline and check/cash giftsin thecontributionsystem, preparing the bank deposits, runningcontributionreports,anddistributingthe weeklyoffering report.
• Process weekly deposit for non-offering receipts.
• Maintain contribution records intheChurch Management System (“CMS”)andaccounting software.
• Post registration deposits/refunds andSquaretransactions.
• Working knowledge of accounting software andthe CMS.
• Assistinpreparationofworkfor the annual audit.
• Ensurechurch financial transactions are processed and reported accurately & with integrity.
• Provide support, as needed, for donors using online giving applications.
• Full working knowledge of TPCC’s Chart of Accounts.
• Prepare letters, as needed, forcontributionsthroughoutyearandmanage distribution ofyear endgiving statements.
• In coordination with the Human Resources Team,assistintheprocessingand reporting of payroll.
• Complete month end reconciliations and postings.
• Perform other duties asrequired.
• Job description is subject to change based on the organization/department’s needs.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• This position reports directly to:Finance Director

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Experience inhigh levelaccounting.
• Experience with financial systems& tools, such as Microsoft Office.
• A heartforconfidentiality, accuracy, integrity, andaccuratereporting.
• Experience in documenting,implementing,and analyzing policies and procedures.

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• C.P.A. or C.M.A certification

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’sDegree inBusiness,Accounting,orFinance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENTS

• Standing or sitting forlong periodsof time.
• Must be able to lift 25poundsas necessary.

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (with additional hours required for special events including weekends)