The St. James Missionary Baptist Church

is accepting applications for an experienced

Financial Accountant

This individual must have expertise in corporate accounting practices, including but not limited to, non-profits, payroll, taxes, processing invoices, issuing payments, performing regular audits, and analyzing business transactions.

The individual must have comprehensive knowledge of bookkeeping, auditing, and budgeting processes.

This individual must be a detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems.

The Financial Accountant must be professional, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (schedule may vary based on business needs)

Position: Financial Accountant
Summary of Position:
The St. James Missionary Baptist Church is accepting applications for an experienced
Financial Accountant. This individual must have expertise in corporate accounting
practices, including but not limited to, non-profits, payroll, taxes, processing invoices,
issuing payments, performing regular audits, and analyzing business transactions. The
individual must have comprehensive knowledge of bookkeeping, auditing, and
budgeting processes. This individual must be a detail-oriented, efficient and organized
professional with extensive experience in accounting systems. The Financial
Accountant must be professional, with excellent communication and organizational
skills. This is a full-time salaried position reporting to the Executive Pastor of
Operations with a dotted line to the Pastor and the Board of Trustees.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Schedule may vary based on
business needs).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Attention for details, accuracy is imperative
● Organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
● Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Able to thrive in deadline-driven environment
● Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers
● Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
● Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
● Outstanding phone and email etiquette
● Self-Starter
Responsibilities:
● Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports
to balances.
● Charges expenses to accounts by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording
entries
● Pay employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for
advances; preparing checks

● Monitor and track leave balances to determine if paid or unpaid leave, based
on church policy and procedures.
● Collect, compile and enter timekeeping information for the bi-weekly payrolls.
● Update payroll records by recording changes including insurance coverage,
salary increase and processing state and federal payroll taxes.
● Maintain the general ledger by verifying and posting account transactions.
● Maintain and do an internal audit of church financial records (audit accounts
for errors, misinformation, fraud, and overspending).
● Oversee budget and financial management.
● Perform duties related to bookkeeping, preparation of government audits,
taxes, and financial planning.
● Review church and personal income tax returns.
● Detect and address potential compliance issues proactively.
● Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations.
● Serve as liaison to the IRS, State Agencies, and our clients.
● Prepare monthly, annual and adhoc financial reports of the Deacon Board,
Ministries, Board of Trustees, specifically the BOT finance committee and
church business meetings.
● Collaborate with staff on Tax preparation and planning.
● Familiarity with AGS and financial statements.
● Conduct 1099, preparation and W-2 forms to employees and vendors.
● Research and resolve tax and accounting issues.
● Conduct periodic internal audits for accuracy in financial records, expenses, and
savings.
● Organize and file all federal, state, and local income tax documents.
● Develop and implement effective accounting policies and processes.
● Recommend fiscally advantageous methods to save money.
● Work with tax returns and analyze financial information to ensure taxes are
paid on time.
● Create and analyze budget.
● Act as a consultant in areas such as compensation, benefits, and asset
protection.
● Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
● Forecast revenue and analyze ledgers.
● Participate in strategic planning, fraud prevention training, and budget
development.
Minimum Qualification:
● 1-3 years accounts payable or general accounting procedures.
● Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable and/or accounts
receivable.
● Proficient in data entry, Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
● Demonstrated tax knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations

In-person, full-time salaried position