Staff Accountant — Nonprofit & Donor Stewardship

Calvary Chapel Of Costa Mesa; Costa Mesa, Santa Ana (CA, CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in Santa Ana, CA seeks a faithful Staff Accountant to record, reconcile, and report financial transactions in a nonprofit setting, ensuring donor stewardship and compliance with internal policies. This role supports month-end close, tracks restricted and unrestricted funds, strengthens internal controls, and collaborates with ministries to advance the church’s mission.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of nonprofit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting, net assets, donor restrictions, and grant tracking.

Responsibilities

• Agree with and live out the vision and values of CCCM as outlined in the Statement of Faith (www.cccm.com).
• Be an example to those who you come in contact and serve with by exuding the love of Christ.
• Understand that it is a privilege to serve the Lord in vocational ministry and that those who serve God on staff at CCCM are expected to embrace a high biblical, Christ-like standard of conduct and lifestyle, both public and personal.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all aspects of financial entries.
• Participate in tracking restricted funds and monitor releases from restriction based on timing or purpose requirements.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to revenue, missionary grant activity, and related account reconciliations.
• Support annual audit and compliance reporting by organizing documentation and providing schedules related to certain transaction classifications.
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Fund accounting

General ledger

Excel

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Nonprofit accounting system

Job description

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in Santa Ana, CA seeks a faithful Staff Accountant to record, reconcile, and report financial transactions in a nonprofit setting, ensuring donor stewardship and compliance with internal policies. This role supports month-end close, tracks restricted and unrestricted funds, strengthens internal controls, and collaborates with ministries to advance the church’s mission.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of nonprofit