The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing professional accounting support to East-West Ministries. The Staff Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting processes. These duties include monthly journal entries, financial reporting and analysis, analyzing and inputting account reconciliations from the field as well as other sources, participation as needed in field reviews and financial audits, basic accounting services for back-office support, and any other accounting duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager. The Staff Accountant will provide backup support for assigned functions during the absence of the Accounting Manager or other members of the Accounting team.

REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager

BENEFITS: This is a full-time position with employer-paid benefits such as medical, 401k match, and paid time off.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

General Ledger Maintenance
- Prepare various journal entries and fund transfers on a weekly basis
- Reconcile various General Ledger accounts as part of the month-end close process
- Prepare and maintain ledgers for current and long-term assets
Cash Management
- Tracking and preparing wire requests on a weekly and monthly basis
- Maintenance of bank accounts and balances
Reporting and Analysis
- Assist in the preparation of various monthly and annual reporting and analysis including:
- Review of monthly project reports for compliance with budget
- Preparation of financial data
- Information and analysis needed for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, as well as annual audits, 990, and other external reporting
Other/Administrative
- Responsible for special projects assigned by Accounting Manager and/or VP of Financial Services
- Respond to emails and questions from East-West staff members
- Attend various staff/operations meetings
- Lead, attend, and/or contribute to East-West sponsored spiritual formation activities

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, highly desired
3-5 years minimum experience working in Accounting or related fields, required
2-3 years of ministry/nonprofit Accounting experience, preferred
Experience with Sage Intacct, SAP Concur, and Salesforce, highly desired
Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to complete tasks on time
Ability to listen well to service-related problems and offer help and solutions
Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ

EAST-WEST EMPLOYEE CULTURE

Our team members are passionate about Jesus, grace, bold action, and taking the gospel to the spiritually darkest places. We have one consuming passion: to make God known among every nation, every tribe, every tongue, and every people. We strive to uphold the highest standards of behavior, which include integrity, trustworthiness, theological alignment, a healthy work/life balance, care for others, a servant spirit, competency in difficult conversations, a desire to see results, diligence, respect, and humility.

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