Accountant II

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Director (DO)

Principal Functions: The Accountant II is responsible for executing general and financial tasks related to the ministries and teams supported by the Operations Director.

Responsibilities:

General

•      Utilize membership and accounting software (currently Shelby system)

•      Work with DO to maintain the functions and organization of the finance office and its file systems (paper and electronic)

•      Prepare general ledger entries for deposits, accounts payable, and other items

•      Make payments and process general ledger entries as scheduled

•      Run financial reports and prepare financial statements

•      Assist DO with bank account reconciliations

•      Assist with audits and provide required documentation.

•      Develop, implement and maintain financial policies, procedures, internal controls and manual

•      Perform analyses, projects, and other duties as assigned by manager

Contributions and Other Income

•      Serve on counting team every week

•      Process contributions and other income in the membership database and general ledger

•      Make all bank deposits once or twice a week

•      Keep quarterly envelope database up-to-date and submit quarterly order

•      Send donor gift statements five times a year (Quarterly and Year end)

Accounts Payable

•      Enter vendor invoices in the accounts payable software (currently Shelby system)

•      Process accounts payable

•      Reconciliation of credit card statements.

•      Prepare payments and ACH transfers for approval

•      Process and mail checks as appropriate

•      Daily review of positive pay exception notice(s)

•      Add new vendors and monitor vendor accounts to ensure payments are up-to-date

•      Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues

•      Maintain vendor files and correspond with vendors in a timely manner

Payroll

•      Process payroll utilizing on-line system (currently Dominion Payroll)

•      Process hours as submitted by facilities staff timecards and weekday school spreadsheet

Year-end closing

•      Issue 1099’s

•      Record GL accruals

Qualifications

•      3-5 years of accounts payable and general ledger experience. Nonprofit experience a plus.

•      Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent experience.

•      Proficient in Microsoft Office especially Excel

•      Strong written and oral communication skills

•      High level of accuracy and attention to detail

•      Excellent time management and organizational skills

•      Ability to pass background check

At Bon Air Baptist Church, we are a Christ-centered community in Richmond, Virginia, committed to loving God, loving people, and making disciples of Jesus. 

Rooted in the truth of Scripture and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek to be a place of grace, healing, and transformation for all people, to serve others, and share the hope of the Gospel with our neighbors and the world. 

As a diverse and welcoming congregation, we value authentic relationships, compassionate outreach, and spiritual growth across all generations.