Accountant - Field Staff

The Accountant -- Field Staff position provides accounting support for local FCA field offices, as well as support/backup for Support Center accounting functions.

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission, and this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship.

• Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement.
• Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA.
• Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
• Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support for local FCA checking accounts by reviewing receipts and descriptions for appropriate FCA business use of funds; posting activity to FCA accounting software, and submitting payment requests to local FCA offices.
• Communicate with staff regarding proper use of their local checking account.
• Provide support for assigned FCA field offices by being their primary contact with the Support Center for financial matters. This includes helping staff understand financial reports and researching and answering finance-related questions.
• Process internal transfers and assist staff with related questions and issues.
• Assist with corporate accounting duties (as a backup) as needed.
• Additional duties to be assigned in the future to help other finance sub-departments when needed. This support could include customer service as well as processing support.

COMPETENCIES

• To ensure success as a field staff accountant you should be helpful, practical, and skilled at researching, understanding, and communicating financial information to our field staff, who are often not financially minded. The ideal candidate will enjoy communicating with our staff via phone support, as well as via email and the ticketing system.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is required.
• Experience with accounting software is required, Microsoft Dynamics a plus.
• Reliable technology and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Great written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• College-level accounting coursework and/or accounting work experience preferred.