Cedar Park Church is looking for someone who loves Jesus to join our staff and congregation, who shares our fundamental tenants of faith, who works for opportunities for people to be changed by the good news of Jesus Christ, and who can connect what they are doing with this broader vision of the Church.

• Are you a Christian who shares the fundamental tenants of Cedar Park as listed on the Church’s website under Our Beliefs (cedarpark.org/who-we-are/our-beliefs) and Who We Are (cedarpark.org/who-we-are)?
• Do the words “Debit,” “Credit,” “Reconcile,” and “Month End Close” all make you happy?
• Can you provide top-notch customer service?
• Do you love Excel?

If you said yes to all those things, you might be the one we’re looking for!

The Senior Accounting Associate will work in tandem with the Accounting Manager to assist with reports, perform preliminary analysis, perform special projects, and perform standard Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes. This position will deliver high-quality service to internal and external customers, support various areas of the Accounting Department and company, and work with competing duties and deadlines, requiring an ability to prioritize and maintain professionalism. The Senior Accounting Associate will play an integral role on the accounting team, working through complex issues, transactions, and projects independently and collaboratively with cross-functional team members.

An ideal candidate is a results-oriented individual who loves Excel, enjoys analyzing, following procedures and routines, problem-solving, working with data and details, and starting up and carrying out projects in a supportive and collaborative environment. This person prefers a non-competitive atmosphere where they serve others and use their strengths to accomplish goals. The Senior Accounting Associate is detail-oriented, and organized, possesses excellent follow-up skills, is self-motived, can multi-task, and can work well with others and independently.

The purpose and character of Cedar Park are religious, and it is therefore permitted to hire persons of the same religious affiliation as a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ).

Ministry is a critical component of Cedar Park Church. As such, we believe that all positions at Cedar Park are ministerial positions with the purpose and practice of carrying out the mission of Cedar Park Church. We recognize further that each role at Cedar Park is a God-ordained vocation. This provides a framework of mutual obligation and responsibility to ensure the orderly operation of the exemplary mission and programs of Cedar Park.

As a religious organization, Cedar Park is looking for someone to join our staff and congregation who shares our ministerial beliefs and fundamental tenants (cedarpark.org/who-we-are/our-beliefs), looks for opportunities for people to be changed by the good news of Jesus Christ and can connect what they are doing with this broader vision of the Church.

Essential Functions

• Pray and promote spirituality.
• Collaborate with other ministry members, individuals, and/or businesses to address financial or administrative questions.
• Collaborate with other ministry members to reach objectives for programs.
• Attend ministry training meetings, workshops, programs, seminars, and/or conferences.
• Confer with other ministry members, congregants, and school families to encourage support of or participation in ministry activities.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
• Analyze and interpret statistical data to preliminarily identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
• Analyze data to determine answers to questions from customers or members of the public.
• Analyze financial data to detect potential irregularities in billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.
• Apply principles and processes for providing exceptional customer and personal services to internal and external customers. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Assist with general accounting duties for month-end close and various forecasts.
• Assist with month-end reports.
• Assist with updating internal control process documentation.
• Calculate materials, overhead, and other costs based on estimates, quotations, and price lists.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records using journals, ledgers, or computers.
• Code documents according to company procedures.
• Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.
• Compare computer printouts to manually maintained journals to determine if they match.
• Compile budget data and documents based on estimated revenues, expenses, and previous budgets.
• Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret the findings of analyses.
• Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables about such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
• Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees, and boards of directors.
• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases using specialized accounting software.
• File data and related information and maintain and update databases.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Monitor the status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
• Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
• Operate telephones to answer, screen, or forward calls, provide information and take messages.
• Perform financial calculations, such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.
• Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
• Prepare trial balances of books.
• Process and prepare memos, correspondence, or other documents.
• Produce preliminary written summary reports of financial research results.
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
• Reconcile records of bank transactions.
• Work with adjacent departments on projects as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Technology Skills

• General Ledger software
• Flexibility and ability to work with varied software platforms.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a year-round, full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. This position may require the ability and willingness to work extended hours, as occasionally needed, per day or week, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment with frequent contact and communication with others, including face-to-face, email, and phone discussions. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, emails, phones, photocopiers, scanners, adding machines, and filing cabinets daily.

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary role. This would require lifting files, opening filing cabinets, bending or standing, and seeing details at close range.

Required Experience
1. Five years of Accounting work experience

2. Proficient knowledge of principles of accounting

3. Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and financial principles

4. Microsoft Suite knowledge with proficienct Excel skills

Preferred Education
1. Associates Degree or higher
2. Certification in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related program

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurances
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances (AD&D)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to a 3% Match
• Two Weeks of Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Up to 10.5 Paid Holidays
• Up to 10 days of Paid Leave for Civic Duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses

Many positions include up 50% tuition scholarships for Preschool-12th students enrolled in a Cedar Park Christian School.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you believe the Bible to be the ONLY inspired and infallible Word of God, our final authority in all matters of faith, truth, and conduct?
• Do you fully support the 16 fundamental tenants of Cedar Park as listed on the Church’s website under Our Beliefs (cedarpark.org/who-we-are/our-beliefs)? If not, please list and explain the area(s) of exception. The exceptions represent either a disagreement or items for which you have not yet formed an opinion or conviction.
• All positions at Cedar Park are ministerial positions with the purpose and practice of carrying out the mission of Cedar Park Church. Do you believe you have been called to serve the Lord in your employment as a ministry unto Him in such a way?
• Are you affiliated with Cedar Park churches, schools, or ministries in any way? If so, how?
• There are two Indeed skills tests and a recorded three-question phone interview as part of this application. Do you understand that you will be disqualified if you do not complete these three items within 48 hours because we will be unable to compare you to other candidates equitably?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting Work: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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