Position Objective:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance and Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including entering journals, managing accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll, using financial technology systems, and other select finance-related administration. The Manager serves as the primary contact for internal staff on accounting related processes and budgets. The Manager also implements and trains staff to use software that streamlines processes and improves distribution and accessibility of financial information.

General Qualifications:

The Accounting Manager is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. 

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Manage all full-time and part-time Accounting Department staff.
• Monitor and maintain adequate cash balances in various bank accounts. Prepare and review reconciliation of bank statements and monitor restricted funds.
• Analyze monthly results and help with review of financial statements for staff and board.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget alongside the Director of Finance.
• Prepare and review final account reconciliations and audit schedules for annual audit alongside the Director of Finance.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, perform periodic account analyses and reconciliations, and review journal entries prepared by Kidder Creek and Director of Finance.
• Assist accounting staff with all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities.
• Review and approve processed payroll calculations. Periodically process payroll cycle to act as backup in the event the Payroll Accountant is unavailable.
• Perform and approve bank transactions, including bank transfers, check signing, and wire transfer initiation.
• Liaise with other departments for managing the accounting function of various databases, to include: Adventures, Advancement, Facilities/Maintenance, Guest Services, Human Resources, Kidder Creek, Marketing, Outdoor Science, Program, Reservation and Events Services, and Retail.
• Aide in preparation of various governmental and municipal financial reports and analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Accountants
• Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialists
• Accounting Assistants
• Summer Staff

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• College degree in accounting, business or equivalent.
• Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of five years’ accounting experience