Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant I/II

Primary responsibilities for this position will include (but are not limited to) the following:

Prepare monthly journal entries as assigned and review and/or prepare supporting documentation including approvals (such as prepaid amortization and the review/upload of payroll and benefit related entries)

Responsible for several balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned such as prepaids, deposits and bank reconciliations

Reconcile revenue between the Salesforce CRM to the Intacct accounting system

Assist Accounting Manager with account analysis (variance or other)

Assist Accounting Manager with the preparation of year-end audit and tax 990 schedules

Cross-training on other general accounting and accounts payable processes to cover for other team member PTO and for general staff development

Work with other department staff and follow-up as needed to obtain needed information for accounting entries, reconciliations, etc.

Responds to Accounting department services tickets relating to assigned areas of responsibility

Attend webinars or internal training sessions and become proficient with the Intacct accounting platform, the Emburse(and possibly Ramp in future) vendor invoice and expense management platforms as well as other systems used by the Accounting department and other functional areas of the ministry

Responsible for Gift-in-Kind processing and Area Ministry invoice processing

Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs

Qualifications:

Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith

Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry

A minimum of 2-3 years accounting experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Excellent organizational skills

Outstanding time management skills to prioritize deadlines

A strong sense of confidentiality

Non-profit accounting experience preferred

Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and the Internet

Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Physical Requirements:

This position involves both sedentary office work and occasional physical activity during and in preparation of events. The employee must be able to sit for extended periods, operate a computer and other standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through virtual platforms. During events, the role may require standing or walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, carrying materials, moving equipment, and setting up or breaking down event spaces. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull items such as boxes, signage, or supplies up to 25 pounds. The employee must have the ability to travel to domestic and international locations, ranging from shorter trips to more extensive stays. Work is primarily performed in an office setting but also includes offsite environments such as hotels, conference centers, and outreach facilities. Offsite work may involve varying temperatures, lighting, and noise levels, as well as periods of increased activity during event setup and execution. Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, safety awareness, and flexibility while adapting to different environments and schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This is a hybrid position working in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Wednesday and Friday are remote workdays. Job title and compensation will be based on experience Staff Accountant I - $27.00 - $31.25 per hour (non-exempt) Staff Accountant II - $30.25 - $35.00 per hour (non-exempt)