What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Accounting position at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church?
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position: Director of Accounting
Reports to: Executive Director of Business Administration
Status: Full-time
Classification: Exempt
Description Summary
The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing all financial functions of the church, including accounting operations, financial reporting, donor fund tracking, budgeting support, and software systems management. This role ensures transparency, accuracy, and stewardship of church resources, and supports the broader ministry through sound financial leadership. The Director of Accounting must be an active, engaged member of the church.
Job Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Oversight:
- Oversee daily accounting functions including accounts payable, contributions, payroll, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Manage and develop the accounting team, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and training.
- Supervise month-end and year-end close processes, reconciling all balance sheet accounts and producing timely financial statements.
- Lead the church’s annual audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
General Ledger Management:
- Monitor all accounting transactions to ensure accurate classification and coding within the general ledger.
- Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals, in accordance with accounting policies.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, errors, and unusual activity promptly.
Donor & Fund Accounting:
- Manage restricted, designated, and unrestricted funds in accordance with donor intent and church policies.
- Analyze giving patterns and donor trends to support stewardship strategies and ministry planning.
- Generate regular and ad-hoc donor reports to help identify opportunities for engagement, growth, and retention.
Software & Systems Management:
- Lead the implementation, administration, and optimization of all accounting-related software.
- Evaluate and integrate auxiliary platforms for payroll, expense reporting, online giving, and budgeting.
- Train staff and ministry leaders on software tools and financial best practices.
Strategic & Ministry Support:
- Provide regular financial reporting and insights to leadership teams and ministry departments.
- Support the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Executive Director of Business Administration.
- Help guide financial policy development and internal control practices that reflect both fiscal responsibility and spiritual stewardship.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data reporting and financial analysis.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team leadership skills.
- Experience managing audits, budgets, and financial reports.
- Proficient in accounting and donor software systems, Microsoft Office suite, and Google Workspace.
- Maintains high ethical standards, honesty, and transparency in all financial practices.
- Models servant leadership and a collaborative spirit in working with staff, leadership, members, and attendees.
- Demonstrates a heart for ministry and alignment with the values, vision, and mission of Pleasant Valley.
- This position requires church membership.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 years in a leadership role; nonprofit or church experience preferred.
- Employee supervision and/or volunteer supervision experience preferred.