Southwest Region Conference
Of Seventh-day Adventists
Treasury Job Descriptions
Southwest Region Conference
Of Seventh-day Adventists
Treasury Job Descriptions
Title: Accountant
Job Description:
The Accountant works with the Undertreasurer/Treasurer and is responsible for the monthly
general ledger close, balance sheet and income statement analysis, and balance sheet and
income statement presentation. The Senior Accountant is also responsible for the
performance analysis and presentation.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
Full responsibility of the general ledger month-end close and presentation of the
balance sheet and income statement result and analysis.
Full responsibility for the preparation of General Ledger entries and reconciliations
for month-end closing to close books in a timely manner.
Full responsibility for analyzing financial statements monthly and
reporting on variances.
Preparation of a monthly account analysis of balance sheet and income statement
accounts.
Management of the Fixed Asset process, policy, and procedure.
Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
Ownership of the internal and external financial and tax audit and examination
processes, including assisting with the preparation of audited financials.
Statements, footnotes and supplemental information.
– Other projects as assigned.
Requirements
-Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting.
-Strong understanding of accounting theory.
– Intermediate level knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal
controls, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and
inventory.
– Good knowledge of GAAP and willingness to research and resolve accounting
application.
– Strong analytical skills.
– Auditing skills, with the ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts.
-1-4 years high volume Accounting Experience.
– Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills with a customer
service focus.
– Microsoft Excel experience a must.
– Detail oriented and organized in work.
– Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
– Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees,
management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity,
problem solving, and results.
– Proactive and independent.
– Flexible and enthusiastic.
Preferred:
– Experience with Conference Accounting a plus
– PowerPoint, Word and other Microsoft Office applications a plus.
– CPA a plus, but not required.
Education/level of Degree’s
– Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting.