Staff Accountant

Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa (CCCM) is a Jesus Formed Community on Mission. Community, Formation and Mission are the three main ways that we believe we are to live out our discipleship to Jesus. We believe that through Gospel teaching, training, and resources, God’s people are enabled to take their discipleship into their own hands. We do this by living out the listening, serving, and helping posture of Jesus in our church community.

Position Purpose / Summary  

The Staff Accountant is responsible for recording, reconciling, and reporting financial transactions in a nonprofit environment to ensure accurate financial records, donor stewardship, and compliance are with internal policies and applicable nonprofit accounting standards. This role supports month-end close, helps to ensure donor-restricted and unrestricted funds are properly maintained, and helps strengthen internal controls of accounting procedures, fund tracking, and financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will work closely with various departments in support of the mission and vision of CCCM. The ideal candidate will be a minister of the Gospel in this position by supporting and praying for the ministry while having a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. 

• Agree with and live out the vision and values of CCCM as outlined in the Statement of Faith (www.cccm.com) 
• Be an example to those who you come in contact and serve with by exuding the love of Christ 
• Understand that it is a privilege to serve the Lord in vocational ministry and that those who serve God on staff at CCCM are expected to embrace a high biblical, Christ-like standard of conduct and lifestyle, both public and personal 
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all aspects of financial entries
• Participate in tracking restricted funds and monitor releases from restriction based on timing or purpose requirements.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to revenue, missionary grant activity, and related account reconciliations.
• Support annual audit and compliance reporting by organizing documentation and providing schedules related to certain transaction classifications.
• Additional duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting, net assets, donor restrictions, and grant tracking helpful.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting helpful.
• Familiarity with revenue and expense recognition principals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; nonprofit accounting system experience preferred.

Skills

• Understanding of nonprofit accounting concepts.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial data.
• Ability to analyze transactions and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working across finance, development, and program teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet analysis and financial reporting.
• Commitment to accountability, stewardship, and mission-driven financial management.

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.  

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.