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 III position exists to provide advanced support to assigned ministries in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis, and reporting.ResponsibilitiesDevelops in-depth understanding of assigned Impact Centers' ministry objectivesInterfaces with client project managers and facilitators to ensure accurate and timely accounting of ministry activitiesContributes significantly to planning annual budgets and monitors execution of ongoing financial plansEnsures timely and accurate processing of incoming sales invoices and corresponding paymentsInteracts with vendors, Ministry Procurement Services, and other staff to provide invoice/payment resolutionEnsures outgoing invoices and posting of corresponding payments received are processed in a timely mannerMaintains customer and supplier accounts and posts transactions to the general ledgerPrepares and enters accruals and journal entries to the general ledger in compliance with GAAP, ministry policies, and proceduresPerforms financial analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries in support of monthly and annual close processesPrepares detailed financial reports and provides other information to clients, staff, and executive leadership as neededDevelops, maintains, and troubleshoots complex spreadsheets and databases to facilitate monitoring and reporting of financial activitiesEngages other work groups to solve problems, maintain regulatory compliance, and maximize ministry stewardshipAssists in developing and implementing effective internal controls within areas of responsibilityOversees record-keeping in compliance with GAAP and ministry policiesParticipates in cross functional team assignments as requiredPrepares information for internal and external auditsSpecific to Charitable Solicitations and Gift AnnuitiesEnsures timely review and filing of state charitable solicitation and charitable gift annuity filingsSpecific to RoyaltiesAdministers Domestic, International, and Associate Office licensing agreements, including the allocation of related Royalty IncomeAudits Author & Mechanical contracts and makes appropriate revisions to the royalty systemReviews Product and Music contracts, ensuring that they are accurately set up in the royalty system, and that all royalty calculations are accuratePerforms Royalty-related month-end close requirements, including reconciliation and journal entriesSpecific to TaxEnsures accurate and timely preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and special event sales and use tax returnsContributes toward completion of numerous state and federal tax documents and forms, including IRS Forms 990 and 5500, W-9, tax exempt certificates, estimated tax vouchers, ECFA filings, and tax and business license requestsAnalyzes and reports unrelated business income; reconciles sales tax accounts in the general ledgerPerforms or reviews research into tax and business topics as assigned and reports findings to managementReviews ministry publications, broadcasts, and other communications related to lobbying activity to ensure compliance with Internal Revenue CodeAnalyzes monthly rental income invoices for inclusion in exempt property tax filingAssists in monthly use tax calculation for inclusion into upload to Avalara AvaTaxAssists in maintaining customer sales tax exemptions in Avalara CertCapture and renewal campaignsAnalyzes Sales tax errors and reconciliations on an as needed basisSpecific to Fixed Asset ManagementPosts, reconciles, and maintains Fixed Asset ledgerParticipates in the coordination and development of capital budgetsReviews and tracks Capital Appropriation RequestsCalculates and maintains depreciation schedulesSpecific to Inventory AccountingIs responsible for the accurate weighted average costs, item numbers, automated accounting instructions and document types utilized in the inventory module of the accounting enterprise systemIs responsible for accurate accounting of inventory, Cost of Goods Distributed, product assembly, obsolescence/excess valuations, and disposalsProvides meaningful and accurate analysis and reporting to managementOther Duties/ResponsibilitiesAssists in the training and development of staff at various levelsAssists in various insurance renewalsPerforms other duties as assignedManagerial Breadth/Scope of JobMay oversee the work of lower-level staff accountantsWorking Environment/Physical RequirementsInformation not provided.Job Qualifications / RequirementsCharacter / SpiritualExemplifies 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 Family's ministry in prayer.Prays personally for Focus on the Family's staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer.Strong integrity and character-based leadership needed to provide accountability on financial stewardship, reporting, and management issues. Must be a servant leader who maximizes strengths and maintains accountability in areas of needed development.Knowledge / ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or in Business with emphasis in Accounting preferred2-4 years of experience in Accounting or Financial Analysis (or equivalent work experience)Previous experience in coordinating tax matters preferred (Tax & Lobbying position)Previous experience in coordinating insurance matters preferred (Risk & Insurance position)2 years of experience with Royalty contracts and computation of related Royalty income, advances, and expenses preferred (Royalty position)Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/GiftsAble to communicate effectively, verbally and writtenAbility to deal with stress from deadline pressure and multiple tasksShows discretion in handling confidential informationProficient in use of MS Office software, especially Excel advanced functions (lookups, pivot tables, macros, etc.); Great Plains experience helpfulAttention to detail, self-starter, good follow-throughAnalytical skills to extract data and draw conclusionsAbility to prioritize and schedule workload; work independentlyAbility to work in a team environmentStrong technical aptitude required to learn, operate, and troubleshoot specific software and related systemsAbility to learn complex subject matter and tasks quickly and with minimal supervision or assistanceStewardship RequirementsImplements cost reduction and efficiency improvements where appropriatePay Range$26.85 to $31.81/hrBenefitsBenefits for 20+ HoursNorton LifeLock ID Theft CoverageLegal Shield/ID Shield CoverageAFLAC403B Retirement PlanVacation Time & Vacation PayoutSick TimeHolidaysService AwardsCommunity Service DaysBookstore DiscountFitness CenterBenefits for 30+ HoursMedical PlanVision PlanLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Tuition ReimbursementWarehouse Membership ReimbursementTemporary Employee EligibilitySick TimeBookstore DiscountFitness CenterTentative Search TimelinePriority will be given to applications submitted by July 23, 2026. However, this posting will remain open until filled.The potential employee start date is August 3, 2026Posting date: June 23, 2026Posting contact email: job@fotf.orgHelping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr