Accounting Supervisor

Position Overview:

The Accounting Supervisor (Cash In) at Change Church is responsible for overseeing all aspects of cash receipts and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial transactions. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong accounting skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to stewardship and integrity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Change Church.

Core Competencies:

• Accounting: Proficient in accounting principles and practices, with a focus on cash receipts and accounts receivable.
• Financial Reporting: Experienced in preparing financial reports related to cash receipts and accounts receivable.
• Budgeting: Skilled in budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis related to cash receipts and accounts receivable.
• Compliance: Familiar with financial regulations, policies, and procedures related to cash receipts and accounts receivable.
• Communication: Communicates financial information related to cash receipts and accounts receivable clearly and effectively to church leadership and other stakeholders.
• Team Management: Manages and develops accounting staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Character Traits:

• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all financial matters.
• Attention to Detail: Pays close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial records and reports.
• Team Leadership: Leads the accounting team with vision and integrity, inspiring trust and confidence in staff and church leadership.
• Reliability: Consistently delivers accurate and timely financial reports and information.
• Analytical Thinking: Uses analytical skills to interpret financial data and make informed decisions.
• Adaptability: Able to adapt to changing circumstances and challenges, leading with flexibility and resilience.

Spiritual Responsibilities:

• Uncompromised commitment to Change Church's vision, values, core beliefs and statement of faith.
• Agree to be an active participant in Change Church's ministry.
• Be a born-again Christian who conducts affairs in accordance with the Bible and maintains a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures.
• Understand that in this role, you are a critical part of Change Church's mission to help change people's lives with the Gospel so that they can change the world, and that part of your responsibilities as a church employee includes being considered a spiritual leader in the church.
• Commit to pray for the first family, leadership, and membership of Change Church.
• Lead in generosity to the church through consistent giving of tithe and offerings.
• Champion, support, and advocate for the vision of the church.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Serve in excellence by being early and prepared for all scheduled meetings.
• Establish and foster an exemplary relationship with staff/non-staff workers, church membership, and the community at large.
• Demonstrate a servant’s heart by having a willingness to perform other duties as needs may arise.
• Oversee the daily operations of the cash receipts and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
• Review and reconcile cash receipts, deposits, and bank statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue accounts, working with church leadership to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, policies, and procedures, including tax regulations and accounting standards.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports related to cash receipts and accounts receivable, providing insights and recommendations to church leadership.
• Collaborate with other departments and church leadership to improve cash flow processes and optimize revenue collection.

Revenue/Sales

• Approve journal entries to record incoming deposits in Sage
• Review and approve weekly offering report (Prepare when necessary)
• Review and approve data on batch entries in Pushpay and CCB to ensure accuracy
• Ensure registration payments are recorded accurately
• Manage offering process related team members to ensure coverage weekly at each campus
• Approve journal entries to reconcile sales from Square and/or Shopify
• Oversee year end gift letters to constituents are accurate and timely
• Prepare and load revenue/sales budgets annually into Sage
• Reconcile monthly restricted assets and send reports to project managers as needed to utilize remaining balances
• Suggest and work with team to implement additional methods of receiving donations
• Prepare necessary documentation for donors who give Gift In Kind Donations
• Reconcile monthly transactions between Pushpay and CCB

Cash

• Oversee the reconciliation of all bank account statements and ensure on time monthly closing
• Oversee petty cash process and monthly reconciliation
• Create/manage accounts receivable as needed 

Fixed Assets

• Manage Fixed Assets to ensure proper accounting, depreciation and annual inventory
• Create processes for proper communication and recording of asset sale and disposals
• Prepare annual Capital Spending Budget and track CIP projects against it on a monthly basis

Inventory

• Implement process for tracking inventory in Sage 

Other

• Review and approve all journal entries related to assets and revenue
• Prepare additional or ad hoc reports as necessary upon request
• Maintain great relationships with other internal departments as well as with our bank
• Support Annual Audit preparation as needed
• Write, review, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and business processes
• Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Cash Receipt Reps

Federal Applicant Poster