Accountant

Finance employees receive, account for, monitor, and design internal controls to safeguard sacred funds (donated confidentially in obedience to God's commandments) for the Church's religious mission under the direction of senior ecclesiastical leaders.

This position is an entry level professional accounting position in which the incumbent applies accounting principles in working with specialized accounting records and reports and is responsible for assisting in the day to day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports.

Success is typically measured by the degree to which accuracy is demonstrated in maintaining assigned ledgers, records, accounts, etc. Schedules and deadlines are expected to be met, and proficiency is demonstrated on required accounting systems.

An Accountant performs accounting functions in a variety of different settings throughout the Church. In general, incumbents in this position perform the following types of functions:

Initiate general ledger file maintenance so that financial statement presentations will be accurate and meaningful.

Reconcile accounts, review reconciliations, and make sure that all outstanding items are properly cleared.

Prepare special studies and reports for departments and organizations as required.

Prepare journal entries and other adjustments to correct errors.

Analyze budget requests and explain any budgetary changes resulting from increased costs or changes in programs.

Consolidate accounting information for use in accounting statements and summaries.

Review expenditures against budget and make necessary reconciliations, investigations, and correcting entries.

Assist in preparing various financial estimates and expense reports.

Draft correspondence to appropriate parties regarding any differences that require investigation or further action.

Review and monitor invoices submitted for payment which exceed certain dollar amounts as defined by policy.

Audit project accounts for compliance to policy and correspond with appropriate parties regarding the status of these projects.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Finance or Business Management). No post graduate professional accounting experience is required for this position. Incumbents must demonstrate a well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting theory.

Preferred:

A knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Human Relations Skills:

Incumbents will demonstrate courtesy, tact and effectiveness in dealing with others in everyday working relationships, including contacts with others to request or provide information.

Challenges and Complex Situations:

Incumbents will apply college-level theoretical knowledge they have acquired as they gain an understanding of Church accounting systems, and policies and procedures.

Major Decisions Referred to Others:

Any decision outside of well-defined guidelines and policies are referred to the supervisor or to a more senior level accountant.

Accountability:

Incumbents typically work under close supervision while gaining an understanding of Church accounting systems.

Incumbents work within a firm set of guidelines and policies.

Incumbents make appropriate decisions using generally accepted accounting principles regarding transactions affecting assigned organizations.

Incumbents are responsible for appropriate approval of payments.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.