Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Sunset Hills Campus - St Louis, MO 63127Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: AccountingSummary
The Accounting Director will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department.
This position requires its primary duty be the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge, defined as work which is predominantly intellectual in character and which includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal:
Maintain the God ordained priorities in your life putting Jesus Christ at the center of everything including your spouse, children, and the ministry
Passionate about tithing at least 10% of your income to what God is doing through the vision of Faith Church
Invest in and lead a Faith Church connect group
Be responsible for developing & multiplying Dream Team
Avoid the appearance of evil, let no hint of immorality exist and conduct life with the upmost of integrity in all situations
Attend services regularly with your entire family
Maintain loyalty to the vision and staff of Faith Church and always protect the unity God has given this church
Believes and operates in the gifts of the Spirit
Wholeheartedly believes in the empowerment of women in Pastoral leadership
Fully devoted follower of Christ
Person of Godly character and integrity
Loves Faith Church and lives our vision and culture
In alignment with “What We Believe” and “Leadership Core Values”
Attend weekly Staff Meeting
Personal social media posts in regards to Church activity must be aligned exclusively with Faith Church
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for financial reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, budget preparation, and general accounting practices.
Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.
General:
Oversees and monitors Chaney & Associates
Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
Oversees preparation of business activity reports.
Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
Responsible for applying for tax exemptions.
Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Manages annual audit and audit review.
Manages all financial, contractual, and legal documentation.
QualificationsCompetencies
Must have a heart for the Church and be a mature follower of Christ.
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficient in accounting software.
Ability to work independently
Work well under pressure
Enjoys a fast paced environment
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment (routinely uses standard office equipment).
Physical Demands
Office time is mostly a sedentary role (stationary at desk and working on a computer); during services and events, must have high energy for multiple hour segments.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
The weekly schedule will include 40-45 hours per week and will be the same every week. In addition to your regular weekly hours you will be asked to participate in events that will occasionally include evening or weekend hours, as there are continual seasons where it will be necessary to exceed these minimum hours (i.e., Christmas, Easter, Strategic Planning, are just some examples and do not encompass all of the extended hours opportunities). These hours can/will fluctuate.
Sunday: Off
Monday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00PM
Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00PM
Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00PM
Friday: 8:30am – 5:00PM
Saturday: Off
Travel
Campus to campus local travel and occasional overnight trips will be expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
Level of experience: Advanced (applied theory)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
Eight years or more of related experience required.
Preferred Education and Experience
Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
