What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at The Gideons International?

Job Title : Accounting Specialist

Department : Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance

Status : Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location : Nashville, Tennessee International Headquarters

Purpose and Scope

The Accounting Specialist shall be responsible for processing and maintaining appropriate records of various disbursement and receipt transactions, with a proven ability to work and respond under pressure. The person must be organized, have keen attention to detail, complete tasks with precision, and possess the ability to make independent decisions while exercising good judgement. The successful Accounting Specialist will combine technical skills that include account reconciliations, information cross-checking, and process improvement with good verbal and written communication skills. He / she must be able to provide high quality service to Gideon staff, vendors, and international constituents. The individual must be able to learn new tasks, and he / she will be expected to work across various functions. The position will strive to build a continuously improving accounting system with integrity for the needs of the organization.

Essential Job Functions

Ability to complete the various task around the accounting function.
Complete account reconciliations
Prepare and process payment requests in a timely and accurate manner.
Process USA and foreign electronic payments through ACH and Wires.
Validate proper authorization of payment and G / L coding.
Resolve payment process issues.
Process electronic expense reports for payment in accordance with Travel & Expense policies.
Handle vendor inquiries regarding outstanding invoices as appropriate.
Ownership of processing and producing correct information
Liaison of information to supervisors and outside departments
Obtain W-9 forms for appropriate new vendors to assist with 1099 filing requirements.
Support the monthly financial close process.
Handle confidential data.
Assist in preparation of annual audit.
Participate in daily morning staff devotions; on a rotating basis serve by praying and reading Scripture in support of devotion leader.
Perform related and unrelated duties as required.

Working Relationships

Reports To : Manager, Finance & Accounting

People Management Responsibility : None

Works Closely With : Finance Staff, Headquarters Staff

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Training & Development

Non-physical

Follow verbal and written instructions

Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills, while being detail oriented

Ability to keep a big picture perspective, while dealing with very detailed information

Ability to use PC and widely-used software applications, especially Microsoft Office applications

Be a team contributor assisting in accounting projects

Ability to learn new software applications to meet the fast-paced changes in technology

Ability to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of confidentiality

Ability to provide analytical and strong organizational skills

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with Membership, Outside Vendors, Senior Leaders, International Cabinet

Demonstrates the organizations' culture in all behaviors and language

Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate

Physical

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Mission Critical Competencies

CORE VALUES

Integrity

Excellence

Open Communications

Stewardship

CORE COMPETENCIES

Foster approachability

Positive and constructive attitude

Business acumen

Self-management and emotional intelligence

Time management

Process management

Customer focus

Proven communication skills

Initiative

Team builder

Analytical / decision making skills

Problem solving

Perspective

Ability to challenge the status quo

Active knowledge sharing & continuous learning

Work Environment and Time Requirements

Climate-controlled office environment

8-hour workday

Variations in work volume sometimes require extended working hours

Hybrid remote and in office schedule

Travel required (none)

Preferred Qualifications

4-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

1-2 years of experience with accounting processes including accounts payable is preferred

PC experience, especially in Microsoft Office applications and Oracle-NetSuite or similar software

Mature, responsible, driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Successful completion of a drug and background screen

This Job Description is for general purposes and guidelines only and should not be considered all-inclusive. Neither does the receipt of this job description constitute an employment contract. Furthermore, it should be known that this list of job requirements is subject to change without written notice.

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