Accounting Manager

Job Description

Mount Zion Baptist Church is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team. This individual will develop, manage, and maintain reliable accounting information. Assist with reporting income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and capital for management planning, decision making, and financial reporting in accordance to GAAP.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Manage all aspects of the month-end close process, including ensuring the accuracy of journal entries and General Ledger reconciliations
• Support the timely completion of quarterly reviews and year-end audit procedures performed by external auditors. Prepare and review related supporting schedules and documentation as required
• Ensure that department budgets are submitted in line with the organization’s requirements and deadlines and assist with the preparation of the annual budget
• Support the organization with special projects and workflow process improvement
• Review and evaluate organization policies and procedures for accounting and reporting systems and make recommendations to strengthen them as needed
• Assist with analyzing monthly departmental and organizational forecasts
• Other duties and projects as assigned or required
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Public Accountant
• 5+ years experience with a strong focus on month-end close and accounting processes; experience in non-profit accounting is a plus
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Prior experience as an Accounting Manager with a non-profit (preferred but not required) or 2+ years in a supervisory role with demonstrated ability to lead, manage an accounting team, and drive continuous process improvement
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, including task prioritization and effective time management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge and experience with Peachtree and Microsoft Office products, with an emphasis on Excel and Power Point
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Previous experience in banking, financial services, or other related fields is a plus
• Knowledge of common banking practices
• Strong leadership qualities
• Strong desire to want to be part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Open & collaborative work environment
  
  

Company Description

The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a Word-centered ministry, designed to evangelize the lost at any cost, equip and empower the people of God and provide holistic ministry within the Nashville community as well as around the world. The Mount Zion membership stands at 33,000 with an average growth rate of approximately 2,000 per year. In a typical environment, the church holds four weekly services across four locations, special recordings, as well as virtual streaming across the globe. Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III serves as Senior Pastor as well as International Presiding Bishop for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship. Learn more at www.mtzionnashville.org.

One Church, Four Locations (Nashville, Antioch, Whites Creek and Brentwood)

A Word-centered ministry, designed to evangelize the lost at any cost.





The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a Word-centered ministry, designed to evangelize the lost at any cost, equip and empower the people of God and provide holistic ministry within the Nashville community as well as around the world. The Mount Zion membership stands at 33,000 with an average growth rate of approximately 2,000 per year. In a typical environment, the church holds four weekly services across four locations, special recordings, as well as virtual streaming across the globe. Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III serves as Senior Pastor as well as International Presiding Bishop for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship. Learn more at www.mtzionnashville.org. One Church, Four Locations (Nashville, Antioch, Whites Creek and Brentwood) A Word-centered ministry, designed to evangelize the lost at any cost.