Financial Accountant II

Financial Accountant II

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Financial Accountant II TFT position exists to provide support to the ministry in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis, and reporting.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops general understanding of ministry objectives
• Communicates periodically with clients and other staff to facilitate accurate and timely accounting of ministry activities
• Prepares accruals and journal entries for the general ledger in compliance with GAAP, ministry policies, and procedures
• Assists in preparing financial analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries in support of monthly and annual close processes
• Performs record-keeping in compliance with GAAP and ministry policies
• Participates in cross functional team assignments as required
• Gathers information for internal and external audits

This position may include responsibilities in one or more of the following areas:

Accounts Payable:

• Processes incoming invoices and corresponding payments
• Performs or assists with identification, investigation, and resolution of payment processing problems

Accounts Receivable:

• Processes incoming mail and applies payments to customer accounts
• Prepares and follows up on outgoing sales invoices and posting of corresponding payments received
• Processes customer refunds, collections, and credit verification requests

Risk & Insurance:

• Analyzes various insurance products and schedules of coverage; submits and follows up on insurance applications and claims
• Consolidates insurance data from multiple sources and compiles clear and concise reports and recommendations for management
• Records minutes, compiles agenda, and initiates follow-up for Risk Steering Committee monthly meetings

Inventory Accounting:

• Is responsible for accurate accounting of inventory, Cost of Goods Distributed, product assembly, obsolescence/excess valuations, and disposals
• Provides meaningful and accurate analysis and reporting to management

Fixed Asset Management:

• Posts, reconciles, and maintains Fixed Asset ledger
• Participates in the coordination and development of capital budgets
• Reviews and tracks Capital Appropriation Requests
• Calculates and maintains depreciation schedules

Payroll & T&E reimbursements:

• Maintains automated time keeping system and trains employees in its use
• Utilizes payroll software to ensure accurate payroll to all employees
• Enters all monthly journal entries into accounting software, including IBNR, Fringe allocations, Wage & tax accrual, vacation accrual, pension accrual, manual checks, and employee benevolence
• Prepares analytical reports for other departments
• Works with management and HR to ensure compliance with labor laws and Focus policy
• Calculates and maintains all records on garnishments and child support levies
• Prepares payments for 401K & 403(b), education plans, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, etc.
• Transmits and receives information to and from ADP for payroll run
• Answers inquiries from all levels of management and handles confidential information
• Audits expense reports; sets up and maintains employee address book in enterprise accounting system
• Maintains travel accounts, reconciles accounts, prepares reports for travel monthly and annually
• Trains internal groups on corporate travel program and expense report preparation
• Serves as Program Administrator for corporate travel card and backup PA for purchasing cards

Royalties:

• Administers Domestic, International and Associate Office licensing agreements, including the allocation of related Royalty Income
• Participates in Author/Mechanical contract audits and performs royalty calculations
• Reviews Product and Music contracts, assisting with royalty and secondary royalty calculations
• Assists with royalty-related month-end close requirements, including reconciliation and journal entries

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in training staff at various levels
• Performs other duties as assigned

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

• None

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office environment

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

Character/Spiritual:

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us.."

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family's staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong integrity and character traits needed to provide accountability on financial stewardship, reporting, and management issues
• Must be a servant-oriented person who maximizes strengths and maintains accountability in areas of needed development

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with emphasis in Accounting preferred (or equivalent work experience)
• 1-3 years of experience in Accounting
• Previous experience in coordinating tax matters a plus (Tax & Lobbying position)
• Previous experience in coordinating insurance matters a plus (Risk & Insurance position)
• 2 years of experience with Royalty contracts and computation of related Royalty income, advances, and expenses (Royalty position)
• Experience with Alliant Royalties helpful (Royalty position)

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Ability to deal with stress from deadline pressure and multiple tasks
• Shows discretion in handling confidential information
• Proficient in use of MS Office software, especially Excel advanced functions (lookups, pivot tables, macros); Great Plains experience preferred
• Strong technical aptitude required to learn, operate, and troubleshoot specific software and related systems
• Attention to detail, self-starter, good follow-through
• Ability to learn complex subject matter and tasks quickly and with minimal supervision or assistance
• Analytical skills to extract data and draw conclusions
• Ability to prioritize and schedule workload; work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment

Stewardship Requirements:

• Implements cost reduction and efficiency improvements where appropriate

Pay Range: $23.49 to $27.53

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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