Senior Finance Assistant

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Newton (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

6% employer 403(b) contribution and up

Up to 2% employer match

Paid time off: 2 weeks vacation + 2 S,

Christmas closure: full week

Health benefits

Mission travel opportunities

Mission-driven work

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Finance Assistant to oversee payroll processing, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support month-end close for a faith-based nonprofit with a hybrid work model located in Newton, Kansas and Elkhart, Indiana.

The role emphasizes hands-on payroll operations, tax compliance, and collaboration with a dedicated finance team; it offers competitive benefits, a strong retirement match, paid time off, organization-wide mission travel, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Solid accounting knowledge with journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Understanding of payroll taxes and compliance.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or payroll software.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and solve problems.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing across multiple schedules.
• Assist with domestic and international payroll activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end accounting.
• Support payroll tax compliance and reporting.
• Handle cash receipts, accounts receivable, and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Research and resolve accounting/payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with annual audits and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with a finance team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Journal entries

Reconciliations

General ledger

Payroll taxes

Excel skills

Accounting software

Problem solving

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Paycom

Blackbaud

Job description

Senior Finance Assistant – Payroll & Accounting

$60,000–$70,000 | Hybrid | Newton, KS or Elkhart, IN

Looking for an Accounting Career with Purpose?

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys problem-solving, taking ownership of your work, and making a meaningful impact?

We are partnering with an established, faith-based nonprofit organization seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to join its team! This is a great opportunity for someone with a combination of payroll and accounting experience who wants to contribute to a mission-driven organization while enjoying flexibility, stability, and excellent benefits.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage payroll processing, including multiple payroll schedules.
• Assist with domestic and international payroll activities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end accounting activities.
• Support payroll tax compliance and reporting.
• Handle cash receipts, accounts receivable, and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Research and resolve accounting and payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with annual audits and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with a supportive finance team and contribute to process improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Solid accounting knowledge, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Understanding of payroll taxes and compliance.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or payroll software.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and solve problems.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Additional experience that's a plus:

• Multi-state or international payroll.
• Nonprofit accounting.
• Paycom or Blackbaud software.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work flexibility with limited onsite requirements after training.
• Excellent retirement benefits: 6% employer 403(b) contribution, plus up to an additional 2% employer match.
• Two weeks of vacation plus two weeks of sick time.
• Full week of organizational closure at Christmas.
• Health benefits and a collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to expand responsibilities and grow professionally.
• Meaningful work supporting an organization with an international mission.
• Fully Paid Mission Travel Opportunities: Opportunity to participate in employer-paid domestic and international mission trips, making a meaningful impact beyond the workplace.

This organization is rooted in Christian values and dedicated to serving individuals and communities around the world. Its workplace culture emphasizes service, integrity, compassion, and collaboration.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who appreciates working in a purpose-driven environment where their accounting expertise supports a broader mission.