Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Department: Accounting

Messenger International is a ministry dedicated to developing uncompromising followers of Christ who transform our world and therefore, this position will be filled by an individual who 1) embodies the core beliefs of our organization with respect to God, The Bible, and the Holy Spirit’s function in our everyday life and 2) champions our fundamental commitment as an organization to spread the Gospel to the world.

Purpose

Responsible for advancing Messenger International’s mission by performing and coordinating complex accounting activities, applying sound judgment to accounting issues, and strengthening financial processes and controls that support organizational stewardship and decision-making.

Primary Outcomes:

• Accurate, timely, and well-supported accounting records and financial information
• A well-coordinated monthly close and reliable cash reporting process
• Effective accounting controls and continually improving processes
• Expenditures, reimbursements, and vendor reporting compliant with policy and regulatory requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute the monthly close process
• Review monthly close entries and reconciliations prepared by accounting staff
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare the weekly cash report for leadership
• Reconcile road meeting activity and balance sheets in QuickBooks Online
• Approve international project invoices for payment within established guidelines
• Monitor Divvy card expenditures for policy compliance
• Approve employee expense reimbursements within established guidance
• Prepare annual Form 1099 analysis and filings
• Investigate account variances and unreconciled items
• Determine accounting treatment for non-routine transactions within established standards
• Prepare annual audit and tax filing schedules with supporting documentation
• Maintain documentation of accounting procedures and key judgments
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls
• Serve as the primary technical resource for accounting staff on procedures and process questions
• Other related work, as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and professional accounting experience
• 4 or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Experience with Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online preferred
• Nonprofit or fund accounting experience preferred
• Experience with international vendor payments preferred

General Qualifications:

• Familiar with multiple artificial intelligence tools and the ability to evaluate and apply them appropriately
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including nonprofit accounting standards
• Working knowledge of IRS Form 1099 reporting requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet tools
• Sound judgment in resolving ambiguous transactions and reconciliation issues
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail under recurring deadlines
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to accounting staff and non-finance colleagues
• Discretion with confidential financial and donor information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Spiritual Requirements:

• Signed acknowledgement of Messenger’s “Statement of Faith” and “Staff Covenant/Lifestyle Agreement” forms
• Signed acknowledgement to policies and procedures as stated in our employee handbook

Physical Requirements:

• Has the ability to function independently
• Possess the ability to speak
• Has the physical ability to be able to lift up to 25 pounds (with or without assistance)
• This position also may require long periods of sitting, standing up, and walking

Work Location:

Nashville, Tennessee area. Must be able to present evidence of identity and legal right to work in the United States.

Job Type/Schedule

Full-time, 40-hour work week with the potential for occasional overtime. This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Pay:

This role has a salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 / year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Health, Dental, AD&D & Life insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Parental leave benefits after 3-year tenure
• Messenger will pay for renewal of certifications and required continued education