Financial Services Specialist

The Financial Services Specialist is a critical member of MNA’s Finance Department, reporting to the Finance Operations Senior Manager. This position will perform a variety of duties related to donor relations, including data entry of gifts received, processing receipts and other donor correspondence.

Qualifications

§ Must have an Associates degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience (at least 5 – 8 years)

§ Experience in processing transactions in accounting software programs other than QuickBooks, Xero, or FreshBooks.

§ Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge experience a plus

§ Must have strong working knowledge of basic Microsoft Excel skills including navigation and entering data, editing spreadsheets, creating formulas, etc.

     NOTE: Candidate will be subject to Excel tests during the interview process

§ Experience in importing/exporting data

§ Experience in processing donations/accounts receivable

§ Experience in high-volume data entry processing

§ Must have strong customer service skills and demonstrate discernment in handling sensitive matters with internal and external parties

§ Possess the personal qualities of integrity; a high level of attention to detail; ability to manage and organize multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines; excellent problem-solving skills; and ability to handle a high volume of transaction processing in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. 

§ Must work well with others in a friendly and encouraging teamwork atmosphere with a drive to achieve personal and ministry success through personal performance excellence and a servant mindset toward others.

Responsibilities

§ Code and process a high volume of donations/gifts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

§ Prepare donor receipts and other acknowledgement letters

§ Provide excellent customer service to constituents and staff

§ Maintain updated electronic files according to retention policy and audit requirements

Desired Characteristics of Applicants

When MNA reviews applicants for an open position, we look for certain characteristics we believe are important to maximizing the ministry of MNA and fully utilizing spiritual gifts and talents as individuals:

o  Christian: Must be a Christian whose life reflects mature, spiritual growth and is active in a local PCA or other evangelical church.

o  Called: Must be a Christian who views the position as both a vocation (responsibility) and as a ministry (service).

o  Competent: In addition to being a Christian and having a sense of calling, a person must be fully competent to perform all the duties of the position.

o  Committed: Because of MNA’s high standards and its belief in good stewardship, it is essential that all employees display a high level of commitment to their job responsibilities and the ministry as a whole.

MNA is both an equal-opportunity employer and a Christian, nonprofit, religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, parental status, or disability of an otherwise-qualified individual. The status of MNA as an equal-opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment, which is central to our stated religious purpose and day-to-day operations.

Job Type:      Full-time

Starting Pay: $41,500 - $45,000

Benefits:       Benefits are available for this position

Setting:         Lawrenceville/Duluth, Georgia

Schedule:      8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays only (Eastern Time Zone)