Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant

Classification: Full-Time, Salary Non-Exempt

Reports To: Accounting Manager

About Us:

Lenawee Christian Ministries provides a Christ-centered education, spiritual development, and wellness services to the Lenawee County community, centered around Jesus Christ.

Position Summary:

Lenawee Christian Ministries is looking for a committed and faith-driven Accountant to become an integral part of our passionate team. In this role, you will support various aspects of finance and accounting. The position requires solid accounting experience combined with strong analytical skills to support various aspects of the financial cycle. The candidate will be engaged in general accounting responsibilities including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, recording accruals, processing accounts payable and assisting in various audit exercises.

Key Responsibilities:

· Record daily accounts receivable and payable transactions and perform related monthly account reconciliations

· Manage related financial reports, records and general ledger account balances

· Assist in the month end, quarter-end and, year-end closing processes

· Recording G&A expense allocations

· Ensuring that the Ministries’ policies are adhered to (especially regarding expense transactions)

· Assisting in the preparation of audit schedules (PBCs) provided for the annual audit exercise

· Meeting processing and reporting deadlines

· Assisting the accounting manager and controller as needed

Qualifications:

· Christian Faith:

· Profess and demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

· Adherence to Christian principles and values in both personal and professional life.

· Educational Background/Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

· 1 to 2 years of related experience.

· A proven track record of academic and professional excellence

· Demonstrated skills and experience in managing goals through collaboration and teamwork

· Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required

· Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required (formulas, vlookups, pivot tables)

· Excellent mathematical and computational skills

· Ability to apply strong analytical and problem-solving techniques

· Experienced and skilled in reconciliations

· Proficient in using accounting ERP systems such as MIP, Sage, Aplos, or financial software like QuickBooks.

Application Process:

· Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter addressing their qualifications and commitment to the ministry mission to hr@lenawee.org or

· Submit Application: The Centre

· Lenawee Christian Ministries is an equal opportunity employer.