Staff Accountant

Duties

1. Responsible for all Accounts Payable functions for the company including but not limited to obtaining approvals, supporting documents and checking for accuracy of coding
2. Weekly processing of payments, including manual checks and check runs
3. Maintain vendor accounts, address and respond to payment inquiries
4. Month end close of journal entries which includes monthly accruals, advance payment reconciliations, cost transfers and pre payments
5. Assist the Senior Accountant with reconciling the lease payments utilizing iLease software
6. Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations as assigned
7. Work with Human Resources to complete the monthly payroll-related entries
8. Assist in the yearly budget
9. Process and review employee expense reports and reconcile the ending balances

1. Maintain and update related audit schedules and assist with the year-end audit

1. Responsible for bank deposits, petty cash, wire transfers, Gift-in-Kind processing, and answering questions from Area Ministry offices

1. Act as back up for Senior Accountant

1. Other duties and projects as assigned by the 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
• A minimum of 5 years accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business 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
• Competency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, and experience with Sage Intacct is strongly preferred
• Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable

Compensation is $27.50 - $30.00 hr. (non-exempt)

Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our Statement of Faith and Mission Statement (below) and be in agreement with both.

Ministry Life:

Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus” and perform their work with excellence.

Below outlines the biblical commission, vision, mission, values, and pillars of Joni and Friends:

VISION: “A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”

MISSION: “To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”

BIBLICAL COMMISSION: “Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23 (NIV)

VALUES:

• Honor God in everything we do
• Build relationships based on trust and respect
• Maintain integrity and excellence in programs and services
• Practice responsible stewardship

FOUR PILLARS OF MINISTRY:

• Lead Like Jesus*
• Integration
• Excellence in Your Area of Expertise
• Best Christian Workplace

* Lead Like Jesus is a course of study provided to all employees and is based on the book written by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges of the same name. The Lead Like Jesus course is the model which governs our ministry culture and contributes significantly to Joni and Friends maintaining its certification as a “Best Christian Workplace” according to surveys by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).

Salary : $28 - $30