Accountant

Cornerstone Chapel
Job Description/Specification
Accountant
9/15/2026
Job Summary
The Accountant will have an excellent knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and concepts, including financial reporting. He or she will demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit while interacting with staff and congregants. He or she will have a teachable spirit and protect the confidential data and financial integrity of the Church. He or she will seek to perform all duties as unto the Lord, relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance, and completing all tasks with excellence.
Performance Dimensions and Tasks
Accounting Support
Record entries in proper accounts
Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences
Prepare adjusting journal entries
Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Provide recommendations regarding daily operating procedures to identify improvements in workflow and/or reporting procedures
Ensure compliance with all current accounting principles
Support the development and analysis of budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted cost to actual cost
Support the preparation, examination, and analysis of accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
Ensure daily operations and monthly reporting comply with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and assist in developing new/updating existing accounting policies and related procedures for compliance purposes as-needed
Analyze business operations, trends, cost, revenue, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenue and expenses and assist in operational business decision making
Develop, implement, modify, and document record-keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology
Advise management about issues such as resource utilization and/or the assumptions underlying budget forecasts
Appraise, evaluate, and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value, and location of the property
Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems
Resolve congregant questions pertaining to contributions
Support auditor request
Job Specifications
Age: Minimum age of 18 required; minimum age of 21 preferred.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting required; CPA preferred
Experience: 3–5 years of experience in an accounting role required
Knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Suite; knowledge of QuickBooks Online
Skills/Abilities: Possesses interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills, and is detail-oriented and organized
Other Characteristics: Patient, maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job, teachable spirit, and completes tasks in a timely manner
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Job Context: Seated desk work, in-person
Job Status: Full-time, Exempt
If you have questions about this position, please contact Elizabeth Gordon, Director of HR.
elizabeth.gordon@cornerstonechapel.net
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Employment type
Cornerstone Chapel

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