Staff Accountant

Institution: Kanakuk Ministries

Location: Branson - Business Office

Exemption status: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Director of Finance & Assistant Controller

Overview of Position

This position will perform accounting activities in the areas of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting. The role requires a commitment to excellence, integrity, and service to others, as it supports the financial needs of Kanakuk Ministries. The position will reconcile multiple bank accounts and work closely with the Director of Finance and Assistant Controller, striving to be a faithful steward of resources entrusted to the ministry.

Description of Duties

(This position description may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this type). 

Accounting:

• Enter accounts payable invoices for various entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Print checks or initiate ACH payments for vendor payments, maintaining a spirit of stewardship.
• Create and post deposits, serving the ministry's needs with diligence.
• Perform bank reconciliations with a focus on integrity and transparency.
• Receipt donor gifts and issue year-end giving statements with gratitude for their support.
• Coordinate and process payroll ensuring accuracy while maintaining confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the management team to create and steward budgets that align with the ministry's mission.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation, aiming for accuracy and accountability.
• Post general journal entries for month-end closing processes with consistency.
• Generate consistent monthly financial statements, providing insights to help guide the ministry's mission.
• Provide board report data as needed, supporting leadership in their decision-making.
• Assist in filing annual registration reports, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare year-end reports such as 1099 and 990 data with integrity.
• Support account balance/collection functions, offering grace and support to those in need.
• Set up payment plan options for individuals with unpaid accounts if needed, exemplifying compassion and flexibility.
• Support other accounting staff with tasks as needed, embodying a team-first mindset.

 Qualifications:

• Flexibility – Ability to coordinate schedules and rearrange plans in a professional, positive, and timely manner, serving others through adaptability.
• Comfortable with technology and the ability to learn and use innovative tools with ease to serve the ministry's needs.
• Grace – Ability to maintain a calm and Christ-like demeanor in challenging circumstances.
• Organization – Ability to prioritize projects, tasks, and information so that work is done well and in a logical order.
• Professionalism – Ability to maintain a professional demeanor while embodying the welcoming culture of Kanakuk.
• Proactive – Ability to anticipate and prepare in advance for yearly and known events and tasks, ensuring readiness for the ministry's needs.
• Maturity – Ability to make wise decisions and work within the policies and procedures outlined by Kanakuk Ministries, leading by example.

Professional Skills/Education:

·        Experience in general ledger accounting in a professional setting (Accounting/Finance degree a plus)

·        Experience in customer support and managing client interactions

·        Experience in accounting and reporting software (QuickBooks Professional a plus)

·        Experience in Microsoft Office suite (PowerBI a plus)

·        Ability to perform financial analysis

·        Ability to be an effective team player while managing tasks independently

Special Requirements:

·        Commitment – to Christ and the mission and vision of Kanakuk

·        Integrity – in all matters always

·        Discretion – the ability to handle restricted and confidential information professionally and maintain the information with total confidentiality

·        Discernment – the ability to use sound judgment in the decision-making process

About Kanakuk Ministries

·        Vision: Evangelizing and equipping the next generation to reach the world for Christ

·        Mission: Equip Next Generation Leaders

·        Kanakuk is a community of believers committed to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Christian camping and various other means. Employees must understand that their roles are important in the overall Goal of Kanakuk. We work together as a group to evangelize and equip the next generation to reach the world for Christ.

This job description is meant only as a guide and in no way should be considered an all-inclusive list of duties.