Accounting Specialist - Part-Time

OVERVIEW The Part-Time   Accounting Specialist   plays a vital role in stewarding the financial resources of Grace Community Church. This role   is responsible for   accounts payable and income processing functions, ensuring all financial activity is handled with accuracy, integrity, and care.   Working closely with the Sr. Director of Finance & Operations, the   Accounting Specialist   supports the day-to-day financial operations of the church, helping to   maintain   strong systems, clear processes, and sound internal controls. This role contributes to the overall health of the organization by ensuring financial information is   accurate ,   timely , and aligned with established policies and compliance requirements. CHARACTER S/he is a self-aware, spiritually mature disciple as embodied by our five marks: spiritually deep, gospel fluent, emotionally mature, culturally intelligent, and missionally engaged. S/he is a humble servant whose gentleness, compassion, and courage remind others of Jesus. S/he lives a multi-ethnic life, demonstrated through friendships and a willingness to welcome cross-cultural experiences and learning as a way to know and love God deeper. ABOUT YOU You are highly detail-oriented and organized, with a strong ability to manage multiple financial processes with accuracy and consistency. You take pride in creating order out of complexity and ensuring that systems run smoothly behind the scenes.   You thrive in independent, focused work and find satisfaction in completing tasks thoroughly and correctly. At the same time, you pay close attention to patterns and inconsistencies and are confident in raising questions or concerns when something   doesn’t   seem right.   People who know you would describe you as trustworthy, reliable, and discreet. Accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality are not just   expectations ,   they are natural expressions of who you are.   You value doing things the right way, even when no one is watching . While you could work anywhere, using your gifts for God’s Kingdom gives you the most joy and fulfillment.    Y ou believe the gospel is the most important message ever, so seeing it advanced and lived out in people’s lives is of utmost importance to you. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Accounts Payable

• Process all payment requests from submission through disbursement , v erif ying  accuracy  and approvals, confirming  adherence to financial policies  and budgets , coding for the  general ledge r,  and  maintain ing  complete  and organized documentation
• Manage vendor information  including  W-9s  and COIs
• Assist  with 1099  tracking and preparation support
• Process  and  review credit card transactions , verifying accuracy and confirming adherence to financial policies
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding invoices, reimbursements, and credit card submissions
• Monitor  bank and credit card  account balances  and activity
• Communicate  with staff  clearly about processes, timelines, and expectations
• Serve as primary administrator for accounts payable systems Income Processing
• Process and deposit all incoming funds (offerings, donations, childcare, missions,  registration  payments, reimbursemen t s,  stock,  etc.)
• Maintain deposit records and reporting
• Manage donor communications and donation records , including giving statements
• Ensure all contributions are recorded and  receipted  in compliance with applicable laws and IRS guidelines.
• Train and support volunteers  assisting  with financial data entry
• Maintain strict confidentiality of donor information General Ledger
• Enter Journal Entries as needed
• Perform monthly account reconciliations
• Support  month-end  and year-end  closing
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit readiness
• Proactively  identify  opportunities to strengthen financial processes and controls COMPETENCIES
• Degree in accounting/finance   or   2+   years   experience   in similar role
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple processes and deadlines and exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial systems
• Ability to   identify   discrepancies, think critically, and follow through to resolution
• High level   of integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality
• Self-directed and reliable, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Clear and proactive communicator, especially when clarifying processes or resolving issues
• Highly   proficient   with technology, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and accounting software
• Alignment with Grace Community Church’s theological convictions and philosophy of ministry, including, but not limited to Gospel-centered and Emotionally Healthy Discipleship; convictions around God’s vision for ethnic unity. SCHEDULE 20 hours a week; 1x Per Week – Meet with Sr. Director of Finance and Operations/ Attend the weekly All Staff Meetings  on Tuesday mornings/ Attend the weekly All Staff Prayer  Pause ; 1x Per Year – Participate in the All-Staff Retreat/ Christmas Eve + Easter Sunday Gatherings / As Needed – Initiate / attend project specific meetings RELATIONSHIPS Reports to Sr. Director of Finance and Operations BENEFITS 2  Weeks  Annual Leave / 2  Weeks  Sick/Safe Leave / 4 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave / 10 Holidays if they fall on regularly schedule d   workday / 403 ( b )   Plan