Senior Accountant (IVP)

Senior Accountant (IVP)

Work Location:

Lisle, IL - Intervarsity Press

Schedule:

Full time

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity Press, this position will serve staff and management by ensuring the proper and accurate accounting of financial records according to generally accepted accounting principles and InterVarsity policies and procedures. This position will also act as the lead for general accounting and sales & payroll tax compliance.

Supervised by:  Divisional VP, Finance

Supervises:       N/A  but if qualified, this position may supervise Accounts Payable

Status:              Exempt (salaried)

Location:          Lisle, IL, (hybrid work agreement by arrangement)

Time:          Full-time

Pay:           $72,500-$77,500 annually

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

(See additional information for specific job level further below)

Personal:         

• Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world.

Contribute to IVP’s General Accounting by:

• Managing accounting for cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payables, accruals, revenue and expenses.
• Overseeing month end close processes and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Verifying and processing transactions with Third Party Fulfillment Service Providers.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts; investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensuring payroll and sales/use tax compliance.
• Coordinating the preparation of audit workpapers and acting as the primary contact to the external auditors during fieldwork.
• Maintaining operational procedures and documentation of process flows including checklists.

Provide Financial Reporting by:

• Preparing monthly financial reports on a timely basis.
• Supporting internal customers by researching questions and investigating variances.
• Ensuring proper retention, filing, and handling of accounting records.
• Preparing other reports and assisting in special projects as required.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by:

• Acting as an accounting resource expert to team members.
• Providing suggestions and ideas on process and workflow improvement.
• Analyzing internal controls and implementing changes as needed.
• Developing new functionality in Workday system to automate tasks.
• Serving as backup for inventory costing and accounts payable as needed.

Maintain technical and professional growth and development by:

• Staying current with computer programs InterVarsity Press uses to support the above functions.
• Attending workshops and classes as necessary.

Any other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, accounting processes, and procedures
• Understanding of state/federal regulations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage time effectively
• Ability to maintain accurate records and files
• Ability to take charge of tasks and work independently without close supervision
• Ability to develop procedures for doing work
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines
• Open to learn new concepts, methods and skills
• Strong communication and analytical skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
• Prudence with confidential information
• Flexibility to attend the Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years, Dec. 26-Jan.1, and National Staff Conference every three years (the year after Urbana), approximately Jan. 2-7                              

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS                                                                           

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or higher
• Accounting certification(s) a plus but not required
• Minimum of ten years of relevant accounting experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Experience with Workday preferred

• Experience required as described in the section below (dependent on the level of the position posted).

LEVELS IN JOB FAMILY (POSTING WILL STATE THE RELEVANT LEVEL AT THE BEGINNING OF THE POSTING)

Accounting Specialist –