Technical Accounting Consultant

The Summit ChurchDurham, North CarolinaOn-sitePart-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 weeks ago

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About this role

Summary of Position

This part-time hourly position provides technical accounting support to the accounting team.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree or higher with a background in accounting with at least three years of work experience

- CPA license required

- Expertise or experience in accounting practices, financing options, tax law pertaining to non profits and payroll regulations

- High standards of personal and professional integrity and ability to handle confidential information

- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Apps (google sheets)

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task

- A member of The Summit Church or willing and able to become a member

Qualifications

Responsibilities

- Review and approve monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciling items.

- Prepare and post recurring and non-routine journal entries including weekly offering entries, Classy transactions, ministry-related journal entries, and mission trip closeouts.

- Review and post journal entries prepared by accounting staff for accuracy, proper supporting documentation, and compliance with accounting rules.

- Review payroll reconciliations and approve related journal entries, including payroll processing fees and other payroll-related adjustments. Prepare and post entries for the allocation and charging of ministry, media technicians, and childcare expenses each payroll cycle.

- Review monthly employee benefit invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate accounting treatment prior to payment. Ensure necessary changes are made each month.

- Review month-end benefit reconciliations and prepare or approve related journal entries to ensure accurate recording of employee benefit activity and expense.

- Monitor and reconcile Meritain medical claims activity, ensuring timely tracking, resolution of discrepancies, and accurate financial reporting.

- Any other duties as assigned by Executive Director of HR and Accounting