Accountant

This position is a paraprofessional accounting role in the Finance Division of the Welfare and Self-Reliance Services Department, supporting Humanitarian Services. The incumbent is required to perform accounting tasks in support of, and in consultation with, professional accounting personnel.

The incumbent is expected to possess broad and in-depth experience and knowledge of accounting processes, as well as technical expertise in automated accounting systems, including new tools and techniques being implemented throughout the finance community.

This is a senior accounting specialist position that performs clerical accounting assignments of above-average difficulty and resolves unusual or nonrecurring problems related to various accounting functions. Responsibilities include analyzing accounts, records, reports, journals, vouchers, and other accounting and banking documents for accuracy; investigating questionable entries and initiating corrections; and providing guidance and training to operations staff.

Incumbents are expected to help maintain and ensure the accuracy of financial data.

This position provides accounting and financial support for Humanitarian Services worldwide. Responsibilities typically include the following:

• Financial Processing: Review, code, and process invoices for payment in an accurate and timely manner.

• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile general ledger accounts and data feeding from external systems, ensuring all outstanding items are properly cleared.

• Data Analysis: Analyze and validate financial, accounting, and operational reports for accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.

• Journal Entries: Prepare journal entries and complex debit/credit adjustments to maintain general ledger integrity.

• Global Support & Training: Provide financial support, guidance, and system training to operations staff worldwide.

Minimum of two years of college-level accounting coursework, plus at least six years of experience in financial or accounting clerical work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of an Associate Degree in Accounting is preferred.

Demonstrated ability in working with complex automated accounting systems. In general, the incumbent will have completed college-level accounting courses through the intermediate accounting series and will have additional coursework in managerial and cost accounting, data processing, and automated accounting and reporting tools.

Demonstrated ability to effectively use a personal computer in a networked environment, with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and automated accounting and reporting software.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles, methods, and procedures.

Strong judgment and analytical skills.

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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.