General Ledger Accountant

World Team
Warrington, Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2015
Categories: Accounting
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Unspecified
Job Description:

 

The purpose of World Team is to glorify God by working together to establish reproducing churches focusing on the unreached peoples of the world. The General Ledger Accountant will assist the Chief Financial Officer in furthering the purpose of the mission by maintaining accurate accounting records and providing timely reports for World Team and its missionaries.

 

Key Competencies

The position requires a working knowledge of general ledger accounting. The individual selected for this position will possess technical accounting skills, good communication skills, and strong analytical and problem solving skills. A working knowledge of Excel and general knowledge of accounting software is required.

 

The ideal candidate has:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
  • Experience in non-profit accounting is a plus
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Strong interpersonal skills

 

Accountability:

The General Ledger Accountant is directly accountable to the Chief Financial Officer. 

 

Responsibilities: 

 

  • Maintaining the chart of accounts
  • Preparing and posting of journal entries
  • Performing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Preparing monthly financial reports
  • Assisting with year-end audits
  • Preparing and distributing monthly project reports
  • Preparing and distributing monthly departmental reports
  • Communicating and interfacing with both field and departmental personnel regarding finance matters
  • Perform other duties as required

 

Working Environment:

 

This is a full-time position.  Candidate must be able to work from the World Team USA office located in Warrington PA. 

About World Team

World Team exists to glorify God by working together to establish reproducing churches focusing on the unreached peoples of the world.
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