Description

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Ministry Area: Operations

Location: Chanhassen

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Supervises: Accounting Associates

Westwood’s Way of Life:

Be and love like Jesus

Westwood’s Purpose and Mission: 

To know God and share Jesus through loving others here, near, and far

Ministry Area Purpose: 

Operations exists to serve the body of Westwood with innovation, transparency, and objectivity.

Role:

To deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to Westwood staff & leadership through the development and oversight of accounting systems and processes in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Operations. 

Responsibilities:

· Prepare financial statements for distribution to Staff, Leadership Board, and financial institutions, having completed monthly reconciliations, asset additions, and journal entries. 

· Manage various bank accounts including cash flow monitoring, account transfers, and monthly reconciliations. 

· Assist and provide clarification when inquiries are made by staff and congregation about accounting and financial issues.

· Provide financial analyses as needed, including giving patterns, comparison of budget to actual, comparison of current year to previous years, etc.

· Recruit, train, schedule and manage Accounting Volunteers.

· Oversee weekly Accounts Payable process managed by Accounting Associate including invoice approval, p-card approvals, and A/P software management. 

· Oversee the weekly processing of contributions and miscellaneous cash deposits managed by Accounting Associate including deposit review, reconciliations, and donor database software management. 

· Assist the Director of Finance and Operations with the Annual Budget process including budget software management, staff training, and chart of account preparation and distribution. 

· Manage Westwood’s Café POS system.

· Oversee the weekly recording of donations and expenses for the Open Hands Foundation (a supporting 501c3 of Westwood) managed by Accounting Associate and the Open Hands Foundation treasurer. 

· Coordinate annual financial audit with external accounting firm. 

· Miscellaneous projects, as assigned, including assisting with generosity initiatives, processing stock and gift in kind donations, and assisting with special seasonal offerings. 

· Prepare and update Accounting Procedures and Guidelines, including staff training.

· Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

· Align to and live out the Westwood Staff Values: 

o Head High

o Heart Soft

o Arms Linked

o Feet Forward

Requirements

· Someone who lives a life that honors God in heart, actions, and relationships, with the goal of becoming more like Jesus.

· Three to five years accounting experience including experience in running the complete financial cycle. Experience with fund accounting a plus.

· Organized and detail oriented.

· Bachelor’s degree (desired).

· Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel Spreadsheets.

· Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial analysis, and trends.

· Analytical thinking with strong problem-solving skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work under deadlines and maintain attention to detail.

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

· Excellent interpersonal skills with all audiences. 

· Ability to develop, supervise and coach employees and volunteers in the ministry area.

· Endorse and support Westwood’s Statement of Faith

· Maintain regular attendance in a local church