Staff Accountant - Christ's Church of the Valley

Christ's Church of the Valley is one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in America. We are a church that is dedicated to WIN people to Christ, TRAIN believers to become disciples and SEND disciples to impact the world. CCV is one church with many locations. The Finance Department helps to coordinate the daily operations of CCV as well as plans for future growth.  The purpose of the Staff Accountant position is to assist the ministry efforts of the Finance Team through day-to-day accounting activities. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Prepare and distribute financial statements and supporting reports according to monthly close schedule for multiple entities 

• Weekly processing of contributions 

• Process monthly journal entries 

• Analyze contributions and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis and report on variances 

• Prepare monthly account and bank reconciliations, including research regarding discrepancies 

• Assist with financial and tax audits 

• Development and maintenance of financial systems and policies to ensure effective stewardship of church resources 

• Special projects and other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications 

Character 

• A passion for reaching the lost 

• Personal integrity in all areas of life 

• Must be – or willing to become – a participating member of CCV 

• Regularly attends worship services with their family 

• Is an active participant in a neighborhood group, a transformation group and is a regular tither 

Chemistry 

• Maintains strict confidentiality with sensitive information 

• Able to keep assigned deadlines within a fast-paced environment 

• Acts and operates independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives 

Competency 

• Administrative Skills – detail-oriented; is able to maintain an organized process, delegate properly and multi-task effectively. 

• Strategic Planning Skills – is able to forecast needs and respond to changes to ensure that necessary resources will be available to meet demands. 

• Drive for Results – steadfastly pushes self and others for results. It is action-oriented and displays focus, passion & initiative.  Takes appropriate action when something needs to be done. 

• Interpersonal Skills – relates well to all kinds of people and builds effective relationships, communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately. 

• Customer Focus – is dedicated to meeting the expectations of our internal and external customers. 

• Self-Development – committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism and understands strengths and weaknesses. 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required 

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience preferably with a church or nonprofit organization 

• Excellent knowledge of accounting practice 

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and communicate in a professional manner 

• Microsoft Office experience, excellent working knowledge of Excel 

• Must be able to pass an Accounting Proficiency test  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications, and other aspects of the position in any way at any time. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.