Accountant 1

Job Description

Accountant | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Tone:
This is an entry-level professional accounting role that supports the Finance and Records Department. While one day of remote work is permitted weekly outside of peak seasons, the role primarily operates in a hybrid model, likely at the Church’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a global religious organization dedicated to furthering the Lord’s work. This position is vital for receiving, accounting for, monitoring, and designing internal controls to safeguard sacred funds donated by members, ensuring these resources effectively support the Church’s worldwide religious mission under the direction of its senior leaders.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Salt Lake City, UT
• Team: Supports a team of six employees in recording, reconciling, and reporting donations, contributing to the broader Finance and Records Department.
• Mission: Assists in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger, prepares basic financial reports, and helps safeguard sacred funds entrusted to the Church for its religious mission.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Donation Management: Manage and resolve exceptions related to donations and monitor bill pay donations to ensure funds are received through EFT processes.
• Donor Communication: Manage the donations inbox, providing professional and timely responses to donors, finance professionals, Church leaders, and employees regarding inquiries.
• Financial Support: Assist Church employees with petty cash requests and related processes, and serve as a liaison with the Church Unit Banking Services team.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Draft correspondence for discrepancies, exceptions, or items requiring investigation, communicating with relevant parties by phone and email to facilitate resolution.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate accounting records, assist with reconciliations, and contribute to other accounting activities as assigned to ensure financial integrity.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management. This is an entry-level position requiring a well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting theory.
• Experience: No post-graduate professional accounting experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Demonstrated courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in everyday working relationships when requesting or providing information. Ability to apply college-level theoretical knowledge to gain an understanding of Church accounting systems, policies, and procedures, and make appropriate decisions using generally accepted accounting principles.
• Bonus: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).