Financial Accountant II, Temp F/T

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Financial Accountant II position exists to provide support to the ministry in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis, and reporting.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops general understanding of ministry objectives
• Communicates periodically with clients and other staff to facilitate accurate and timely accounting of ministry activities
• Prepares accruals and journal entries for the general ledger in compliance with GAAP, ministry policies, and procedures
• Assists in preparing financial analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries in support of monthly and annual close processes
• Performs record-keeping in compliance with GAAP and ministry policies
• Participates in cross functional team assignments as required
• Gathers information for internal and external audits

This position may include responsibilities in one or more of the following areas:

Accounts Payable:

• Processes incoming invoices and corresponding payments
• Performs or assists with identification, investigation, and resolution of payment processing problems

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in training staff at various levels

• Performs other duties as assigned

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

• None

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office environment

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Character/Spiritual:

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..."

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Familys ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family's staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong integrity and character traits needed to provide accountability on financial stewardship, reporting, and management issues
• Must be a servant-oriented person who maximizes strengths and maintains accountability in areas of needed development

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with emphasis in Accounting preferred (or equivalent work experience)

• 1-3 years of experience in Accounting

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written

• Ability to deal with stress from deadline pressure and multiple tasks

• Shows discretion in handling confidential information

• Proficient in use of MS Office software, especially Excel advanced functions (lookups, pivot tables, macros); Workday experience preferred

• Strong technical aptitude required to learn, operate, and troubleshoot specific software and related systems

• Attention to detail, self-starter, good follow-through

• Ability to learn complex subject matter and tasks quickly and with minimal supervision or assistance

• Analytical skills to extract data and draw conclusions

• Ability to prioritize and schedule workload; work independently

• Ability to work in a team environment

Stewardship Requirements:

Implements cost reduction and efficiency improvements where appropriate

Pay Range: $22.70 to $26.60

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

• Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
• AFLAC
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Service Awards
• Community Service Days
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

• Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by July 11, 2026 However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential employee start date is July 20, 2026

Posting date: July 11, 2026

Un-posting date: ongoing until filled

Posting contact email: job@fotf.org

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.