Accountant - King's

This is a Full-Time position with benefits.
Compensation: between $68,000 to $80,000 per year, DOE Benefits: Competitive package including medical, dental, vision, up to 85% King’s school discount for dependent child(ren) (K-12) and 4-weeks of paid parental leave.
CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs.
At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2.
We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community.
This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry.
We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).
CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry.
We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith.
We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations.
By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples.
Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.
CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ.
From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living.
Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS Mission Statement: CRISTA is a family of Ministries empowered to serve the needs of the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Vision Statement: To transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through sustainable, Biblical Christian ministries.
CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
POSITION SUMMARY The Kings Schools Accountant helps to empower CRISTA to meet its mission by supplying excellent attention to detail and outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
Efficiently process a high volume of King’s Schools billing needs, accounts receivable follow-up and supporting King’s family and community questions and inquiries.
The Schools Support Accountant will provide effective leadership for all related systems, records, internal controls, and processes.
Prepare journal entries and reconciliations as well as audit and tax schedules as assigned.
Conduct ministry research, perform special projects, and prepare other reports as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities) DUTIES Complete King’s Schools Enrollment billing process: Update billing system with variable tuition amount and setup payment plans once families have been admitted into Kings school by the Admissions team.
Process financial aid awards and/or discounts by accurately updating variable tuition amount and payment schedule.
Maintain and update any family changes to the system.
Process all Student Revision forms in billing system through the year.
King’s Incremental Billing Charges: Bill families for incremental charges throughout the school year for a variety of activities and/or services at elementary, junior high and secondary schools.
Follow-up with internal stakeholders on management of incremental charges and related requirements.
Answer questions and/or inquiries from families related to incremental billing charges.
Provide accounting support for summer camp billings and receivables, working with Schools King’s Kids Club (KKC) Coordinator.
Assist in monitor tracking of King’s Schools Mission Trips receipts and expenses.
Accounts Receivable Management: Assist in tracking, accounting for and reconciling King’s Schools payments received.
Continually monitor the outstanding Accounts Receivable balances and provide timely follow-up with families for amounts past due.
Keep the Sr.
Accounting Manager up to date to determine next steps for continued outstanding balances.
If necessary, send accounts to the collection agency and follow up on all related correspondence.
Accounting Department Support: Act as liaison for King’s schools and Accounts Payable to assist in receipt of invoices needing payment.
Assist with follow-up on missing or unpaid invoices.
Support schools with streamlined processing of invoices for payment by Accounts payable, assisting them gathering required documents.
Be the point of contact for schools on any invoice payment inquiries and/or follow-up questions.
Positions assigned to CRISTA’s Shoreline Campus or Crista Shores will require unsupervised access to vulnerable adults through CRISTA’s Senior Living Ministry.
Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, and customers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS CHRIST CENTERED Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.
g.
daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc).
Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE Two years of Accounting/Finance Two years of Customer service experience SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Experience in using automated accounting, billing and/or ERP Software systems.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Work independently, efficiently and professionally with a wide variety of personality types.
Possesses exceptional adaptability and is adept at making real-time adjustments to navigate dynamic and evolving situations effectively.
Demonstrates a capacity for autonomy, adeptly prioritizing tasks based on urgency and estimated completion time, while proactively maintaining visibility to supervisors.
Possesses strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to navigate polite and effective communication when responding to requests, even when conveying a necessary refusal.
Able to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, and customers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE 3-5 years of Accounting/Finance experience with proven ability to process receivables efficiently and effectively in a high-volume environment.
Experience with Accounts Receivable Collections SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE Working knowledge of Unit4 Business World On (or other ERP software) OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Demonstrated good judgment skills.
Organize multiple tasks into efficient systems of operation and monitor progress.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.
As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs.
CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.
Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.