Senior Staff Accountant

Biblica Europe; Palmer Lake (CO); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible PTO

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Biblica is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the global Finance team with GAAP compliance, payroll, and multi-entity reporting. This hybrid role is based near the Colorado Springs area and on-site 1–2 days per week at Biblica’s HQ, with travel as needed.

The Senior Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries for Biblica Europe Ministry Trust and Biblica Ministry Foundation, assist with audits, state and federal filings, and drive process improvements while upholding integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience; nonprofit, multi-entity, and/or global experience preferred.
• Strong Excel, Word, and Access skills; Sage Intacct or BambooHR preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with high integrity and confidentiality.
• Hybrid Colorado Springs on-site requirement; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll functions, including payroll processing, accruals, reversals, and reconciliations in General Ledger; payroll deduction processing and reporting for the 403(b) retirement plan; compliance monitoring (e.g., IRS Form 941 filings).
• Leads compliance efforts, including state and federal filings (Form 990, FBAR, 1040-NR, 1099 support).
• Assist with audit preparation and coordination.
• Prepare journal entries for Biblica Europe Ministry Trust (BEMT) and Biblica Ministry Foundation (BMF); assist with month-end reports for these entities.
• Responsible for transactions and financial statement prep for the CtBG alliance; coordinate ECFA annual reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Ability to handle confidential data

Initiative and self-motivation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Three to five years accounting experience

Tools

Sage Intacct

BambooHR

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Reports to: Controller

Department: Finance

Effective Date: August 15,2026

About Biblica

For more than 200 years, Biblica has helped people beyond the reach of God’s Word discover the love of Jesus

Christ. Our Mission is clear: The Bible for everyone, everywhere to experience the life-changing Gospel of Jesus

Christ. The Bible is at the heart of Biblica’s mission. We are captivated, challenged, and inspired by this

extraordinary collection of books. We believe the Bible is God’s truth and God’s story. In everything we do, we

seek to honor Christ and the everlasting Word of God. By joining the Biblica team, you’ll have the opportunity to

serve in a ministry that is advancing God’s Kingdom to the ends of the earth. We desire to serve God by bringing

our gifts, talents, and experiences together to make a difference around the world, living out the Great

Commission.

Job Summary

The purpose of the Senior Accountant is to further the global mission of Biblica by assisting in the accounting and

compliance functions and providing support for the Global Finance Staff. The Senior Accountant applies

Accounting Principles (GAAP or international equivalent) to record transactions for Biblica, Inc. and related

entities as well as prepare and file state and federal reports to ensure compliance requirements are met.

This is a hybrid position that requires a Colorado Springs Metropolitan area‑based candidate able to work on-site at Biblica’s HQ a minimum of one to two days per week.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all payroll functions, including payroll processing, accruals, reversals, and reconciliations in General Ledger; payroll deduction processing and reporting for the 403(b)-retirement plan; compliance monitoring (e.g., IRS Form 941 filings and state filings), and coordination with the plan administrator for 403(b) compliance and reconciliation.
• Leads compliance efforts, including state compliance (sales tax filings and state registrations) and federal compliance (Form 990, FBAR, 1040-NR, 1099 support, etc.).
• Assists with audit preparation and coordination.
• Prepares and records separate entity journal entries for Biblica Europe Ministry Trust (BEMT) and Biblica Ministry Foundation (BMF). Assists Accounting Manager with preparation of month-end financial reports for these entities.
• Responsible for the transactions and financial statement preparation for the Close the Bible Gap (CtBG) collective impact alliance (partnership).
• Coordinates the ECFA annual reporting requirements to maintain accreditation.
• Work closely with Controller on royalty audits.
• Responsible for any process improvements necessary for areas of responsibility.
• Cross-functional training with other Accounting roles, as needed.
• Participate in daily prayer and devotions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Accomplishes tasks independently with little oversight.
• Detail-oriented for accuracy and completeness of compliance filings.
• Highly organized to ensure compliance deadlines are met.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle financial data with utmost integrity.
• Proven ability to handle and maintain confidential information and exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative and self-motivated by setting and achieving challenging goals.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Access.
• Working knowledge of Sage Intacct accounting software (preferred).
• Experience with BambooHR or similar software (preferred).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three to five years of accounting experience. Non-profit, multi-entity, and/or global experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work remotely with minimal supervision.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel to various locations locally, regionally, and globally. Current passport required.
• The ability for up to 20% overnight travel to various locations locally, regionally, and globally.

Competencies

• Strong personal commitment to Christ and Biblica’s Purpose, Mission Statement, and Statement of Faith, with no personal or professional conflicts with the Christian philosophy of Biblica.
• Takes full ownership of outcomes, proactively identifying gaps and acting without waiting for direction in a lean, high-autonomy environment.
• Quickly learns and applies new tools, technologies, and concepts, especially in rapidly evolving areas such as AI and automation.
• Approaches complex and ambiguous challenges with strong critical thinking, developing practical solutions where limited structure exists.
• Collaborates effectively across teams, demonstrating flexibility, humility, and a calm, steady presence under pressure.

FLSA Classification

• Exempt

Salary/Hours/Benefits

• Full-Time: 40 hours per week
• Salary range: $56,800 - $71,000 - Determined by qualifications and experience
• Grade Level: 300
• Biblica complies with all state-mandated Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) programs, providing eligible employees with paid leave for qualifying family members and medical reasons in accordance with state laws.
• Biblica offers competitive benefits and compensation packages to Biblica employees, including but not limited to 11 paid holidays per year, flexible paid time off (FPTO), 8.5 days of sick leave per year, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 403 (b), etc.