Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Peachtree Church - Atlanta, GA 30305Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: Monday-FridayJob Category: AccountingJob Title: Accountant Department/ Ministry: Finance Repor…
Skills: General Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
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The Accountant supports the finance team by managing day-to-day accounting tasks, preparing financial reports, and handling month-end and year-end closing procedures. Additionally, the role focuses on automating accounting workflows and providing backup support for the Contributions Coordinator.
Candidates must hold a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and possess 1-3 years of accounting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software such as Sage, NetSuite, or QuickBooks is required or preferred.
Job DetailsJob Location: Peachtree Church - Atlanta, GA 30305Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: Monday-FridayJob Category: AccountingJob Title: Accountant
Reports to: Finance Manager
Days Worked: Monday through Friday
Hours Required: Full Time 40 hrs.
The Accountant will support our finance team in enhancing and automating accounting processes, preparing financial reports, and assisting with month-end and year-end
tasks. This role involves collaborating with IT and other departments to streamline workflows using tools like Excel, Copilot, and the various accounting platforms in use. Key responsibilities include generating financial reports, posting journal entries, preparing account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing/billing, organizing and filing records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations. The Accountant will also serve as the backup for the Contributions Coordinator. This role is ideal for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in financial operations within a collaborative, mission-driven organization.
· General Accounting Support: Perform day-to-day accounting tasks, including journal entries, invoicing, and processing payments related to church activities and operations.
· Account Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements and prepare account reconciliations during month-end and year-end closing.
· Financial Reporting: Generate financial reports and assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements for church leadership.
· Documentation & Filing: Help maintain accurate financial records, ensuring proper digital and physical filing of documents in compliance with church policies and standards.
· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the finance team and other departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions and reporting.
· Automation and Efficiency: Assist in the implementation of automation tools and processes to reduce manual work and increase efficiency across accounting tasks.
· Backup to the Contributions Coordinator - Provide backup to the Contributions Coordinator for processing donations received by check or ACH, and ensuring accurate recording in the TouchPoint system, as well as any changes to annual pledges.
· Workflow Implementation/Improvements: Assist in identifying opportunities to automate or streamline accounting processes, leveraging software tools like Excel, Copilot, etc.
· Year-End Support: Assist with scanning, organizing, and documenting financial records as part of year-end closing procedures and the annual external audit. This includes uploading documents to internal systems and ensuring proper file organization
· Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
· Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify areas for improvement in accounting workflows.
· Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
· 1 - 3 years of accounting experience
· Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar) is a plus.
· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Joining Christ daily in the restoration of all things.
We believe an active, daily relationship with Jesus Christ is the means by which his followers will bring change to a world in need of love, hope, and joy. By growing in the knowledge and understanding of our faith and demonstrating the authenticity of our beliefs in service to each other and the world, we become partners with God in his great restoration project. The Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer is the eighth Senior Pastor of the seven-thousand-member Peachtree Church in Atlanta, Georgia. one of the largest Presbyterian churches in the US. Richard has been a pastor for twenty-five years and has served congregations in Texas, California, and the NYC metropolitan area.
Offices: 3434 Roswell Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305, US
Joining Christ daily in the restoration of all things.
We believe an active, daily relationship with Jesus Christ is the means by which his followers will bring change to a world in need of love, hope, and joy. By growing in the knowledge and understanding of our faith and demonstrating the authenticity of our beliefs in service to each other and the world, we become partners with God in his great restoration project. The Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer is the eighth Senior Pastor of the seven-thousand-member Peachtree Church in Atlanta, Georgia. one of the largest Presbyterian churches in the US. Richard has been a pastor for twenty-five years and has served congregations in Texas, California, and the NYC metropolitan area.
Offices: 3434 Roswell Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305, US
