JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant

EMPLOYER: Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

DEPARTMENT: Budget & Finance Department

REPORTS TO: Budget & Finance Manager

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2/17/2025

SUMMARY: Oversees accounting and reporting, general ledger reconciliation, and accounting policy development; computes and prepares data for journal entries, general ledger, and related financial statements; oversees all accounting functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and/or leads preparation of general ledger journal entries, fixed asset tracking, monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.
• Responsible for accurate and timely month-end close; produce monthly financial reports and issues to appropriate personnel on time.
• Analyzes and reconciles balance sheet accounts.
• Reports, analyzes and interprets financial and operating data for management.
• Prepares, reviews, and interprets data for inclusion in financial reports, statements, and summaries.
• Reviews financial data for accuracy; identifies problems and supports day-to-day operations.
• Assists in adopting new accounting standards, including but not limited to researching standards, preparing written accounting policies for the company, and preparing new disclosures.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reporting and analyses for the Senior Pastor, Trustee Board, and others.
• Develops reporting and variance analysis regarding departmental operating budget versus actual expenses.
• Analyzes and maintains all accounts receivable accounts, refund accounts, and deposit accounts.
• Assists with annual external audits.
• Assists with related special projects as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Two to four years related experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Acute attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Working knowledge of data collection and analysis, evaluation, and scientific methods.
• Strong accounting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

COMPETENCIES:

• Problem-Solving--Identifies and resolves problems on time; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills--Assesses strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to build knowledge and skills continuously; Shares expertise with others.
• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; is able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics--Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Prolong periods of sitting and working behind a computer
• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places and/or clients
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

JOB TYPE:

• Full-Time

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

WORK LOCATION:

• In person

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.