What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern position at Westwood Community Church?
Description
Classification: Intern, Non-Exempt, 20 hrs/wk
Ministry Area: Support Ministries – Finance
WESTWOOD’S PURPOSE AND VISION:
We demonstrate God’s love in creative and compelling ways that lead people to know God and grow as disciples that worship, belong, serve and go.
We honor and enjoy God through reaching people with the love of Jesus Christ.
With open hands we gratefully receive from God all he wants to give, believing he gives abundantly, and with open hands we joyfully give it away.
MINISTRY AREA PURPOSE:
Support Ministries exists to serve the body of Westwood with innovation, transparency and objectivity.
ROLE:
Assist the Finance Manager to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to the Pastors/Directors and Leadership Board on a monthly and annual basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Complete month-end and year-end journal entries and reconciliations.
· Make entries into accounting system as directed by Finance Manager.
· Assist the Finance Manager regarding software and process training to Westwood staff.
· Work closely with the Finance Manager to prepare the annual budget.
· Gather and summarize information for the annual audit.
· Support Accounting Associates and Finance Manager with project work and filing requirements.
· Support Finance Manager in volunteer recruitment, scheduling, training, and relationship building.
· Support Accounting Associates with workflow/back-up when necessary.
· Learn and utilize department software including Church Community Builder, Sage Intacct, Square, Pushpay, and Martus.
· Attend and participate in All-Staff and department training and development opportunities.
· Align to and live out the Westwood Staff Culture:
o We Live & Breathe Jesus
o We > Me
o We Are Developers
o We Bring Our Best
o We Are Always Learning
RELATIONSHIPS:
· Reports to Finance Manager
· Collaborates with Accounting Associates
· Works in cooperation with all staff as warranted
· Interacts with leadership, staff, congregation, donors, vendors, and volunteers
Requirements
· One to three years accounting experience with accrual-based accounting or pursing accounting secondary education
· Organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
· Ability to work under deadlines and maintain attention to detail
· Good communications skills
· Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
· Ability to relate to other Westwood staff and church attenders at large
· Endorse and support Westwood’s Statement of Faith and traditional orthodox theology
· Remain a member in good standing of Westwood Community Church
