Accountant

This position is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, help prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures are in place for The Church of Eleven22, Hope’s Closet and The Retreat Center.

Key Responsibilities

 Prepare month end close by compiling and analyzing all account information

Post and process journal entries to ensure all transactions are recorded

Review and prepare bank reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliations and other reports

Support day-to-day activities such as cash receipts, disbursements and other basic accounting functions for church operations, Hope’s Closet retail and The Retreat Center

Support audit fieldwork requests 

Assist other team members and accounting projects as necessary

Support accounting controls and procedures

Maintain staff confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential and restricted

Competencies

Model The Church of Eleven22’s mission, vision and core values

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to adapt to change

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus

Fundamental knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Proficient with automated financial and accounting reporting systems

Skillful at building organizational relationships and partnerships and anticipating needs

Exceptional organizing abilities and attention to detail

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance strongly preferred

3-5 years of accounting with experience in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures

Non-profit accounting experience preferred

Possess strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office programs and have the ability to learn and use new computer software

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

 This is a full-time position with office hours Monday through Friday, dependent upon church need. The church has several big events, (“All-Skates”) throughout the year to help further the mission of Eleven22. These events are mandatory for all staff to be in attendance and may vary, depending on the vision cast for the current year.

Work Environment

 This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

 This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This would also require close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures and viewing a computer.

EEO Statement

 The Church of Eleven22 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Church of Eleven22 reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the full extent permitted by law.