Accounting Clerk

Job Description

FamilySearch Accounting Clerk Intern (Part-Time) | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located primarily at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City, UT. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a large organization where employees use their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work, contributing to efforts ranging from global gospel dissemination through technology to maintaining sacred spaces for worship. This role offers an energetic individual the opportunity to perform basic accounting clerk duties within the Family History Department, directly contributing to accurate and timely financial operations for significant projects and daily tasks. This position is vital in supporting various accounting staff, department managers, and outside vendors, ensuring the smooth financial functioning of the department.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, Salt Lake City, UT
• Mission: This person is responsible for supporting the Family History Department’s financial operations by accurately and timely processing a high volume of invoices, assisting with crucial event logistics for RootsTech, and maintaining comprehensive financial records through meticulous data management.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Processing: Review and process a variety of invoices for daily and weekly recurring expenses, specifically including those submitted by camera click operators, as well as invoices from shipping providers like DHL and FedEx, and for the Oral Genealogy Project.
• Financial Oversight: Ensure that all incoming invoices are accurately coded to the correct accounts and thoroughly approved by the designated authorized manager within the department before any payments are processed.
• RootsTech Event Support: Provide comprehensive assistance to the Senior Accounting Clerk for RootsTech responsibilities, which involves processing vendor set-ups, meticulously organizing and filing all received contracts, and managing payments both leading up to and following the event.
• Data Management and Reporting: Handle the daily tasks of downloading, saving, and formatting various financial reports, and regularly update critical spreadsheets that track information for RootsTech Speakers, Keynotes, and Sponsors.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate actively with members of the accounting staff, various department managers, and external vendors to facilitate clear communication and guarantee that all financial payments are executed accurately and within established deadlines.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently working towards a degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred for this entry-level internship position.
• Experience: Demonstrate proficiency at a beginner level with Microsoft Excel, and possess an inherent emphasis on accuracy when working within a high-volume financial environment.
• Skills: Exhibit strong self-starter capabilities, be able to quickly learn new programs and processes relevant to accounting operations, and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. As a mandatory qualification for employment, candidates must be Temple Recommend worthy.