Missionary Accountant

Aid our team in being wise stewards of funds God has entrusted to us!

Maybe you’ve been wondering how your skills and experience in financial spreadsheets, budget analysis, and audit support can help further the Kingdom of God.  How about helping us on our global finance team – managing foreign currencies, addressing financial questions from our missionaries, and reviewing/testing internal controls?  To be wise stewards of the funds God has entrusted to us and to spread the Gospel using mass media, we need people like you!

Please note: This position is a supported/sponsored missionary role (not a direct hire opportunity), so the approved candidate would need to develop a team of partners to provide financially for their full salary and benefits. We provide training, resources and coaching to help missionaries reach these financial support goals. To learn more about raising support, please see our FAQs.

Missionary Accountant Role Summary

Our Global Finance department is looking for a missionary to serve as a Senior Accountant to oversee financial transactions, account analysis and maintenance of financial systems, while providing guidance to accounting staff. Supervise fixed asset inventory and necessary reporting and compliance issues.

Core Competencies:

Commitment to Jesus Christ evidenced by a personal relationship

Excitement about being involved in full-time missions and willingness to develop a team of prayer and financial partners

Strong people skills; ability to communicate in a friendly and winning way

Cultural sensitivity within international teams and a team spirit

Team building, motivating, analytical, and leadership skills

Ability to manage priorities and workflow with attention to detail

Responsibilities:

Prepare and/or supervise preparation of bills and receipts and recording of revenue, support, and donations

Follow established procedures for payroll and fixed assets records

Understand and comply with internal controls and furnish documentation as requested by International Controller

Run monthly general ledger and other reports

Reconcile all bank statements for month end closing

Desirable Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in non-profit finance

Knowledgeable in international accounting practices and procedures

Knowledgeable in the budgeting process, management reporting and internal controls

Experience with general ledger non-profit software