Senior Accountant

Christ Fellowship; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Finance team with core accounting functions, monthly close, and GAAP-compliant reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, leadership in financial analysis, and collaboration with ministry and staff.

Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 5–7 years of accounting/audit experience, CPA preferred, and proficiency with Excel; Sage Intacct and Prophix are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5–7 years of accounting/audit experience, church/ministry background preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel; Sage Intacct and Prophix a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and ensure entries are accurate and timely.
• Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile accounts per GAAP.
• File sales and use tax returns and assist with annual audit.
• Provide reports and financial insights to leadership and departments.
• Support capital expenditure reporting and financial systems improvements.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audit and tax compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Excel

Sage Intacct

Prophix

Job description

Christ Fellowship Church is a vibrant, growing church with locations throughout South Florida. We are called to impact our world with the love and message of Jesus Christ—Everyone, Everyday, Everywhere. We care deeply about our team, offering a supportive community, rich cultural activities for you and your family, and a workplace where your faith and professional skills align.

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a finance professional looking to use your accounting skills to directly support kingdom work? Christ Fellowship is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team at our Palm Beach Gardens location.

Overseeing core general accounting functions, you will play a vital role in guiding leadership through monthly financial analysis, managing the capital requisition process, and leading our annual audit. Beyond managing numbers and applying your strong technical accounting background, ideally backed by a CPA and tax knowledge, you will drive key process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. As part of a dynamic church staff, your expertise will directly strengthen our financial stewardship and strategic decision-making in service of our mission.

Why Join Our Team?

• Kingdom Impact: Your daily work directly enables active ministry, outreach, and community impact across South Florida.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable hours and a healthy work-life balance, moving away from public accounting burnout.
• Supportive Community: Work alongside a highly skilled, passionate, faith-filled team that values excellence and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Care: Access competitive financial, health, and developmental benefits, along with staff activities that foster a strong community for you and your family.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled in a timely manner.
• Prepare and/or review general ledger entries accurately and timely.
• Perform and/or review reconciliations of various accounts within the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and GAAP.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage capital expenditure requests and construction project reporting.
• Work closely with other departments to provide reports, financial insights, and support.
• Participating in special projects and helping develop and maintain financial systems and policies.
• Coordinate annual audit between the finance team and the external auditing firm.
• Participate in other “life of the church” events, such as Infuse, Christmas, and Easter.
• Be available for an occasional, flexible work schedule for after-hours or weekend assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Faith Alignment: A vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, an active attendee at a local Christian church, and alignment with the mission and values of Christ Fellowship Church.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA designation preferred.
• Relevant Work Experience: 5 - 7 years of accounting and/or audit experience, with a focus on church or ministry organizations preferred (public accounting or corporate background welcome).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Sage Intacct and Prophix is a plus.
• Core Competencies:
  • Demonstrated ability to perform high-quality, detailed work with minimal supervision within assigned deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance ministry leaders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proven track record of driving process improvements across teams.
  • Strong knowledge of tax regulations and compliance is beneficial.

JOB SPECS:

Location: Palm Beach Gardens (On-Site)
Classification: Full-time Salary (Exempt)
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer