Hybrid Accounting Clerk III (Administrative Services Group) bei Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Overview

The national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation (“A Corp”) “PC(USA)”, based in Louisville Kentucky, serve with mid-councils, congregations, worshipping communities, and partner organizations to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ. Approximately 400 individuals, diverse in race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, skills, and more, come together as colleagues to work for a world where justice reigns, peace prevails, and God’s love extends to all people. This community comprises the staff of national entities: the Interim Unified Agency, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, Presbyterian Women, Investment and Loan Program, and the Administrative Services Group.

Basic Commitment: This position calls for a commitment to the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as noted in its theological confessions, the Book of Order, and the actions of the General Assembly.

Position Purpose: 

The Accounting Clerk III is responsible for a variety of general accounts receivable support duties while ensuring the accuracy of financial records. Working under the management of the Central Receiving Manager, the Accounting Clerk III will ensure prompt payment processing, bank adjustment ledger entries, invoice generation, Lockbox check scanning, CounterPoint account maintenance, and other ad hoc duties.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Accountancy or Finance preferred
• Minimum of two years of Accounting experience, preferably in Accounts Receivable
• Previous general accounting accounts receivable, general ledger experience, and/or work experience, preferably in a religious or non-profit environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, integrative-thinking, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with restricted funding.
• Proven ability to be accountable and to deliver excellence. 
• Experience implementing new systems, processes, and strategies to increase the efficiency of work productivity, including but not limited to automating current operating practices. 
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel.  
• Strong experience and proficiency with financial systems. Knowledge of and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 
• Experience with Financial Edge is invaluable.
• Occasional travel is required as assigned by the supervisor.

Helpful Skills:

• Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness.  Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view.  Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives. 
• Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful

Required Competencies:

Cultural Proficiency: Understands and values differences in various cultures within the organization. Manages the dynamics of cultural differences within a work group. Adapts to cultural diversity by continuously learning about differences and creates opportunities for staff to learn about one another.

Collaborative: Works together in an inclusive community, invites input, shares ideas, and seeks the best ways to accomplish common goals.

Accountable: Takes responsibility for actions and works with integrity, transparency, and love. 

Responsive: Responds to the church's voices and needs by being timely, helpful, enthusiastic, and mission centered.

Excellent: Works with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love. 

Life/Work Balance: Recognize the importance of rest and renewal and maintain an appropriate balance between work life and personal life by adapting to changing needs at work, taking time to pursue individual interests, seeking others’ help and discernment when needed, and responding appropriately when they are overcommitted or when faced with stressful or dynamic situations.