Staff Accountant

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Upholds the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Marketplace Chaplains in day-to-day activities.
• Participates in the approval and processing of revenue, expenditures, and support units such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions, ensuring compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations and organizational policies, while maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards.
• Prepares or reviews accounts payable or accounts receivable entries; ensures account entries are accurate and timely. Maintains awareness of entries, conducting periodic audits to ensure accuracy, identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensures records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
• Performs general accounting tasks and reconciliations.
• Assists with the preparation of financial statements for accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. (GAAP)
• Assists with preparing documentation for external auditors.
• Assists with budgeting and forecasting.
• Supports the CFO and/or Controller on projects as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Must comply with assigned work schedule with minimal attendance disruptions.

Requirements

A professional of the highest personal integrity who honors his or her commitments and always strives for excellence with a desire to join a faith-based organization. Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline; at least 2-4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certified Public Account is preferred but not required. Knowledge of current trends and developments in financial and accounting practices. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Knowledge and understanding of policies, federal and state regulations as they apply to security, privacy, intellectual property and information system management.  Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse groups; ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships while providing exceptional customer service. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate and interact effectively with leadership, colleagues, chaplains, employees, and visitors. Demonstrated experience in a fast paced, high-volume environment. Effective communications skills to develop and deliver employee training programs. Demonstrated skill in working independently and completing assignments with minimal supervision. Must effectively prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely and accurate manner under pressure of deadlines, and with frequent interruptions and competing priorities. Must be able to adjust priorities quickly, multitask and have excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated skill in analyzing information to define and follow up on issues or objectives. Ability to identify solutions and solve problems. Demonstrated computer proficiency using Excel, Word, Microsoft Office/365, or other equivalent software, internet, email messaging, and web-based software applications. Experience with Workday accounting software is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional air-conditioned office environment with exposure to fluorescent and LED lighting as well as VDT illumination. Noise levels are low to moderate.

Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment background check.

This role is not generally eligible for remote work, telecommuting, virtual or home-based work.