Accounting Associate

Job Title: Stonecroft Accounting Associate

Primary Position Responsibility: The Accounting Associate is a key member of the finance team, working closely with other team members to ensure all financial records are accurate and up to date. This position is responsible for a wide range of tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, general ledger support and helping prepare basic financial reports. 

Reports to: Director of Finances

Classification: FT Non-Exempt

Kansas City, MO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform day to day accounting and finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Reconcile organization’s accounts by working to match bank statements, credit card statements and receipts and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with budget preparation and tracking.
• Support the month end close process and ensure timely and accurate reporting. 
• File documents, track expenses, and update ledger accounts.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial information and support as needed.
• Support the Director of Finance with the annual audit and Form 990 preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• All staff must travel at least 8 days a year for bi-annual All staff gatherings held nationwide.
• Assist with payroll reconciliation, payroll entries, and benefit-related accounting.
• Track expenses by grant or program and maintain supporting documentation for reporting.

Qualifications:

• A personal and growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ which is naturally communicated through words and actions.
• A personal passion for evangelism (the spiritual gift of evangelism is not required).
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of recent bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel .
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Employee will be at a computer up to 8-10 hours per workday.