Accounting Manager - Bethel Church

The Bethel Church Accounting and Finance Manager plays an integral role in the day to day operations of the Finance office. The Accounting Manager leads a team of Contributions, Accounts Payable and General Ledger Accountants, works to develop and maintain accounting principles and best practices, has a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), manages the monthly close process, and supports managers across teams with financial procedures and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement processes for collecting, verifying and reporting financial information.
• Manage accounting staff and assist with accounting human resource objectives as needed, including:
• Recruiting and selecting new team members
• Training, scheduling, coaching, and disciplining employees;
• Communicating job expectations;
• Planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions;
• Enforcing policies and procedures.
• Achieve accounting operational objectives including:
• preparing and completing action plans; implementing a timely monthly close, resolving problems; identifying trends; determining system improvements; completing audits; completing year-end tax filings; implementing and project managing change as needed.
• Assist Controller with project tasks like specific budget investigations, financial analysis etc.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure the accuracy of financial data, researching and interpreting accounting policy and applying observations and recommendations to operational issues as needed.
• Maintain financial security by ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Avoid legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation, enforcing accounting regulations, and recommending new procedures when necessary.
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by participating in continuing education opportunities.
• Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related duties as needed.
  
  Salary Range : $65,000 - $68,000/year

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Accounting
• 5 + years working in the accounting field
• Proficient in US GAAP
• Understanding of the Accounting Cycle
• Experience with financial reporting requirements
• Understanding of Non-Profit ASC a plus
• History managing a staff/team
• Be able to problem solve and identify solutions.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with monthly close and other accounting software
• Attention to detail
• Communication and relationship management skills
• The position is located in Redding, California.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• TeleHealth : HealthiestYou (24 hour doctor/prescription access)
• Wellness Resources
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave & Public Holidays)
• Cafeteria 125 Benefit Premium Pre-Taxing Option
• Retirement Plan (403b, IRA) with Retirement Fund Matching
• Free Bethel.TV Equip Plan (Exclusive access to conferences, services, classes, shows, and more!)
• Free Bethel Leaders Network ENGAGE membership - Full Access to the Online Platform
• 20% Discount on most Items in the Bethel Bookstore
• Invitation to attend Select Conferences sessions
• Opportunity to work with some of the most passionate lovers of Jesus in the world!