Colorado Community Church Hiring for Accounting Manager Job at Aurora, CO Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
The Accounting Manager is a part of the Accounting Department within the Operations Zone. Primary responsibilities include preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP for nonprofit organizations, managing the daily accounting functions of the church and supervising the Accounting Assistant. Additionally, the Accounting Manager will work closely with the Director of Operations (DOO) in sharing human resources tasks and helping to develop policies and procedures. This position reports to the Director of Operations (DOO) and is a full‑time, exempt (salaried), support-level position with benefits.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General Ledger
• Assist DOO in preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Monitor compliance of internal control procedures to ensure safeguarding of staff and assets as well as enable proper recording of financial activity.
• Post month end journal entries and other transactions as needed.
• Serve as initial point of contact for staff with questions on department budgets, financial statements and other accounting issues.

• Contributions and Other Receipts
• Supervise weekly counting, recording and deposit of weekly contributions and posting to general ledger by the Accounting Assistant.
• Maintain fund and sub-fund designations in church database system to facilitate online giving and proper recording of designated contributions.
• Oversee proper processing within IRS guidelines of non-contribution receipts.
• Answer questions from church attendees about their contributions.
• Be the church database financials module expert and “go to person” for staff

• Accounts Payables
• Working with the Accounting Assistant assure that proper procedures are followed and authorizations obtained prior to disbursement of fund, including church staff credit card activity.
• Prepare annual Form 1099-MISC including review of year-to-date vendor payments for CCC and P1.27.

• Payroll and Human Resources
• In coordination with DOO process bi-weekly payroll and post to general ledger.
• Schedule and reconcile all payroll deductions (insurance plans, HSA, 403b contributions)
• Work with DOO and broker for open enrollment and update HRIS systems routinely.
• Provide HRIS system support and stay up to date on employment laws and practices in the state of Colorado.
• Assist DOO with Human Resources projects and tasks as assigned.

• Cash Management
• In coordination with DOO, manage church cash balances to ensure funds are available when needed.
• Prepare wire transfers and ACH transactions for review by DOO.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

• Annual Audit and Other Fiscal Year-end Responsibilities
• Coordinate the annual review of the church by outside auditing firm.
• Assist with preparation of financial information for Annual Report presented to congregation.
• Make appropriate changes to chart of accounts, check requests, and credit card report forms to reflect changes to budget every fiscal year.

• Other Accounting Responsibilities
• Maintain accounting records for Project 1.27 including financial statement preparation, assist in preparation of yearly Form 990 tax preparation and year end audit. Assist Project 1.27 President with various financial matters as needed.

• Additional Responsibilities
• Office Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm M-F baseline but flexibility needed at times
• Meetings: Attend all required staff meetings/retreats (Devos & Prayer, Monthly All Staff, Annual Retreat)

BENEFITS:

• 100% employer paid health, dental and vision insurance premiums for employee and qualified dependents (includes employer contribution to HSA account)
• 15 days PTO plus paid holidays
• Employer 403(b) contribution of 10% of salary after 1 year of service

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*QUALIFICATIONS: *

• Character:
• A Christ-honoring life marked by personal holiness, prayer, bible study, spiritual and emotional maturity and increasing dependence on the Holy Spirit (Titus 1:6-9, 1 Timothy 3:1-7).
• Unquestionable integrity specifically in areas of handling finances, relationships and time management.
• A person who understands and models the Christian principle of servant-leadership. Someone who is eager, flexible and has a teachable spirit.

• Competency:
• Accounting degree and a minimum of 2 years of accounting experience preferred Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Familiar with fund accounting, preparing accounting schedules, bank reconciliations and budgeting.
• Some experience with payroll processing and HR preferred.
• Takes personal initiative in learning and possesses solid computer skills. Extensive experience with Excel (MS Office, Internet Communications, etc.)
• Experience with church management systems and accounting software a plus
• A team player; able to effectively multitask projects, tasks and strives for excellence in all work duties.
• Exemplifies sound discretion and confidentiality in decision making and interpersonal interactions.
• Effectively communicates with and relates to people of all ages and is comfortable in interdenominational settings.

• Convictions:
• In full agreement with and champions Colorado Community’s Calling, Convictions and Statement of Faith.
• Supportive of the structure and leadership of Colorado Community Church.
• Passionate about seeing others succeed.
• Strives for excellence in all work duties.

Location: 14000 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO 80012, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you agreement with the tenets of the Christian faith?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)