Staff Accountant

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We’re the Board of Pensions, an agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that takes pride in offering a robust range of benefits and services to PC(USA) churches, agencies, mid councils, and affiliated employers — including educational institutions, camps, conference centers, retirement and senior housing communities, and human services organizations.

As a nonprofit defined by faith, we are committed to mutual care and wholeness for all who serve church and affiliated employers — including those servants at the Board of Pensions, who work to carry out our mission. If you share our values and want to join an organization that is making intentional strides on its diversity, equity, and inclusion journey, and has been recognized regionally as one of the area’s healthiest and best places to work, consider joining our culture and tradition of service.

The role:

The Staff Accountant reports to the Director, Financial Systems and Operations, and prepares and maintains financial records to track The Board of Pensions’ assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and related financial activities.

What you will do:

· Review the reconciliations of key interfaces and tax reporting to the IRS and pension valuation and apportionment files.

· Monitor the production, verification, and reconcilement of all third-party vendor reconciliation reports.

· Work closely with the Finance Team to enter critical documents into the Board’s Enterprise Information Platform in support of document management.

· Prepare a monthly membership count dashboard.

· Perform account analysis to reconcile each account to the general ledger.

· Provide reports to the Board’s pension benefits disbursements vendor to identify plan members who live outside the United States.

· Oversee the maintenance of the Board’s fixed asset accounting system and the monthly overview of depreciation journal entries.

· Develop and document finance procedures to ensure the Board has a strong control environment in place to mitigate risks of fraud and error.

· Create and process account payable uploads for Board programs including Healthy Pastors, Heath Congregations, CREDO, and processes Concur expenses and refunds.

· Provide effective support and analyses for internal and external audits.

· Serve as backup to Account Analysts when they are out of the office.

What you need to succeed in the role:

· A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· 2 years of accounting and/or finance experience.

· An excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).[CA2]

· An excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and computerized accounting systems.

· An ability to multitask and effectively manage time to ensure projects along with daily, weekly, and monthly work is completed timely and accurately.

· An ability to demonstrate the attention to detail necessary to examine and interpret complex financial data.

· An ability to make sound decisions and judgements regarding complex issues.

· An ability to work as an effective team member, as well as independently.

· Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

· An ability to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday at the 2000 Market Street office in Philadelphia.

· An ability, interest and desire to stay current on finance and accounting practices via seminars, industry literature, and formal training and development.

We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees.

· Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

· Defined benefit pension plan.

· 403(b)(9) retirement savings plan.

· Generous paid time off, including sick time, holidays, and 22 days of personal leave.

· Tuition assistance.

· Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well-being resources.

· Employer-paid death benefits with opportunities to purchase additional coverage.

· Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage.

· Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs.

· Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more.

· Satisfaction gained from working for a service-oriented employer.

· Volunteer and other service opportunities in the community at large.

Our recruiting process is simple.

If you’re interested in a role at the Board of Pensions, apply online at pensions.org. If your skills match an open position, one of our recruiters will set up a phone or Microsoft Teams interview to discuss your interests, background, and skills. They’ll also answer any questions you might have. If you are selected to continue with the recruitment process, you will meet the hiring manager and other relevant team members.

To protect the health of our staff, we encourage everyone to receive FDA-approved vaccinations that may reduce the spread of certain infectious diseases, such as the flu and COVID-19.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race; color; sex; national origin; age; pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; military/veteran status; marital/domestic partner status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; religion or religious affiliation, except where determined to be a bona fide occupational qualification; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or expression; genetic information; ancestry; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,911.00 - $63,688.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19102

Salary : $60,911 - $63,688