Staff Accountant

Position:      Full Time Staff Accountant

Company Description

Daystar U.S. is dedicated to raising funds for Daystar University by communicating its vision and mission to various entities in the United States. Since 1988, Daystar U.S. has raised over $37 million for Daystar University, supporting its operations, scholarships, capital projects, and endowment. Daystar University, located in Nairobi, Kenya, is a Christian liberal arts institution with a mission to educate Christ-centered servant leaders to transform Africa.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Staff Accountant at Daystar U.S. This role will be responsible for managing financial statements, bookkeeping tasks, accounting software, finance-related activities, deposits, donor receipting, and journal entries. The role is based in Bloomington.

Specific Tasks:

·        Donation deposits and receipting

·        Monthly financial reporting and account reconciliation

·        Yearly audit preparation

·        Preparing bi-annual board meeting financials

·        Working with out sourced payroll vendor

·        Monthly investment reconciliation

·        Accounts payable and check creation

·        Yearly filing of state registration, as well as other non-profit organization filings

Qualifications

·        Financial Statements, Bookkeeping, and Journal Entries (Accounting) skills

·        Proficiency in Quickbooks Online

·        Solid understanding of Finance principles

·        Experience in a similar role

·        Attention to detail and accuracy

·        Strong organizational skills

·        Ability to work independently and collaboratively

·        Experience with a CRM helpful

Hours and Pay Rate This role is for 40 hours a week and is salaried (with benefits). The pay will be commensurate with experience.  

This job has the possibility of future advancement within the organization, as well as potential travel to Kenya, to visit Daystar University.