Accounting Associate en Westwood Community Church

Description

Classification: 20 hrs/wk, Non-Exempt, Part-Time

Work Hours: Flexible, with a preference for Monday–Thursday during standard business hours.

Ministry Area: Accounting & Finance

Location: In-Person, Chanhassen Campus

Reports to: Accounting Manager

WESTWOOD'S WAY OF LIFE:

Be and love like Jesus

WESTWOOD'S HEARTBEAT:

To know God and share Jesus through loving others here, near, and far

MINISTRY AREA PURPOSE:

Operations (Accounting, Data, IT, Facilities) exists to serve the body of Westwood with innovation, transparency, and objectivity.

ROLE:

Assist the Accounting Manager and Accounting Team with a variety of A/R (contributions), AP and end-of-the-month reconciliation activities. The Accounting Team operates to serve both the ministry staff and the leadership of Westwood.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manage employee credit card activities (Westwood uses Bill Spend & Expense) including but not limited to: approvals, software questions, monthly sync, and employee transitions. Act as primary staff managing employee credit activity.

· Assist in monthly tasks: journal entries, bank feed transactions, reconciliations, etc.

· Assist with employee transitions related to accounting/finance tasks – onboarding, internal transitions and offboarding

· Crosstrain in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable core tasks to cover when staff take PTO

· Work closely with assisting the Accounting Manager with projects during the course of the year: budget planning, end of fiscal year activities, annual audit, and other special projects.

· Tasks will require utilizing the following software applications: Xero, PCO (Planning Center Online), Bill Spend, Bill AP & AP, Martus and the Microsoft 365 Suite.

· Participate in regular check-ins and a mid-year/end of year evaluation

· Align to and live out the Westwood Staff Culture:

o Head High

o Heart Soft

o Arms Linked

o Feet Forward

RELATIONSHIPS:

· Reports to Accounting Manager

· Collaborates with Accounting Associates & Volunteers

· Build relationships with operations team, leadership, staff, donors and vendors

Requirements

· Someone who lives a life that honors God in heart, actions, and relationships, with the goal of becoming more like Jesus

· 2+ years of accounting experience with accrual-based accounting or pursuing accounting secondary education

· Organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

· Ability to work under deadlines and maintain attention to detail

· Good communications skills

· Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (experience with other software a plus)

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

· Ability to relate to other Westwood staff and church attenders at large

· Endorse and support Westwood’s Statement of Faith