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Job Title : Senior Accountant
Job Status : Full-Time, 12 Months
Exempt Status : Exempt
Department : Business Office
Reports to : Director of Finance & HR
Job Summary
TKA is a Christ-centered school grounded in a Biblical worldview, and we are looking for a Senior Accountant who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is dedicated to the school’s Christ-centered mission. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the month-end close process and the external audits.
Essential Job Functions
Regular Activities
• Mentor a group of students by meeting daily as part of the school’s home group program
• Ownership of the monthly accounting close
• Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts, identifying anomalies and rectifying
• Prepare monthly journal entries with supporting schedules/documentation
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and all journal entries and adjustments
• Maintains oversight within the company for the accuracy and compliance of transactions/processes
• Approve all accounts payable invoices, backup A/R and A/P departments
• Act as the primary reviewer for payroll, and backup to the payroll department
• Participate in continuous process improvement to streamline and enhance internal controls
• Assist the Director of Finance with various reporting (building and issuing reports)
Qualifications
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field required
• 7+ years experience in public accounting/industry experience working in accounting required
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP rules and internal controls
• 7+ years experience with QuickBooks
Skills and Abilities
• Strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in written form
• Ability to meet all deadlines with accuracy and efficiency, asking questions when needed
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work both independently and in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite
• Ability to learn new computer software systems
Core Characteristics
• Commitment to loving and serving Jesus Christ and supporting the school’s mission
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, flexible, resourceful and solution-oriented
• Able to understand, love, and relate to students
• Must be active (or pursuing) community in a local Christian body of believers
• Must have compatible theology in line with TKA’s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Agreement
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
• Required to use the computer throughout the day
• Work will be performed from the campus
• Will move throughout the campus during the day
• May occasionally have to lift up to 20 pounds
• Work is generally performed, Year-Round , Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
• This position will occasionally require you to work nights, weekends, and overnights (for trips/events). As much advance notice as possible will be provided.
