Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Community Support, Customer Relations, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Finance, Financial Systems, Financial Transactions, Fixed Asset Management, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Identify Issues, Journal Entries, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Stewardship, Time Management
For over 70 years, Light of Life Rescue Mission has been a safe refuge for homeless and hurting people in the Pittsburgh area. The organization is currently seeking a full-time Accounting Analyst to assist the Controller with managing the accounting and financial aspects of the organization and account for all financial transactions adhering to GAAP standards and Light of Life's internal control policies and procedures. This is a fast-paced environment; the position requires extreme attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform accounts payable functions for various Light of Life Ministry entities including Off the Floor (OTF), L2 Community Support (L2), and others as needed.
- Prepare and distribute partner/customer invoices for OTF and other entities as needed.
- Receive, deposit, and record invoice payments and other check/cash receipts for OTF and other entities as needed.
- Liasion with OTF and other entities to ensure accurate accounting and invoicing.
- Prepare and record monthly journal entries for L2, OTF, and other entities as needed.
- Distribute client benevolence/internship payments and maintain related petty cash accounts.
- Assist with monthly reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger accounts.
- Oversee set up and maintenance of and support for purchase request system.
- Assist with accounting of fixed asset and depreciation.
- Work as an integral member of Finance team.
Due to the interface with the clients, all jobs at Light of Life require employees to:
- Work as a disciple of Christ and share the Gospel through actions and words.
- Resolve all issues in ways that promote the principles of Light of Life while following the processes described in the staff manual.
- Practice effective stewardship of all resources.
- Model personal responsibility, accountability, timely reporting, and a self-evaluative lifestyle
- Model the Core Values of Honoring God, Loving Well, Embracing Growth, Valuing Diversity, and Pursuing Excellence.
JOB COMPETENCIES:
- High attention to detail and organized.
- Strong accounting problem solving.
- Executes multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
- Diagnoses complicated problems; resolves non-routine problems that affect work team.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related major required
- Minimum of 3 years Accounting experience
- Non-profit experience desirable
- Proficiency in accounting software platforms and financial systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
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