Job Description

Reports to: Director of Accounting.

Hours: Flexible hours averaging approximately 20-25 hours per week.

Location: Headquarters, Englewood, CO (In Person).

Compensation: $20.00 per hour plus vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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Purpose:
Cadence International is an evangelical mission organization dedicated to reaching military communities with the good news of Jesus Christ. The Accounting Specialist supports the ministry of Cadence by performing a variety of tasks within the Finance Department, including timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions, producing various reports, providing support to missionaries, staff, and donors, and assisting with diverse finance projects and responsibilities. Some duties and responsibilities below are shared with additional staff and not expected to be completed by one individual.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Transactions and Account Reconciliation:

• Record financial transactions and entries in the general ledger and appropriate sub-ledgers.
• Manage corporate fixed assets by recording acquisitions, depreciation, and disposals while maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Prepare and post investment entries and assist with investment reconciliation and reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including internal transfers and various asset and liability accounts.
• Complete necessary entries and reports for the month-end closing process.
• Assist with importing data into the accounting system from external sources, including the expense reporting website and payroll system.
• Assist with processing contributions in the donor database and provide support to donors as needed.

Accounting Review and Tracking:

• Review employee and missionary expense reimbursements and credit card reconciliations.
• Track all special project income and expenses, maintaining an up-to-date spreadsheet.
• Assist with various tracking spreadsheets related to financial data and forms.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Provide financial reporting and general accounting support to staff and missionaries.
• Prepare reports for outside auditors and assist in completing the annual audit.
• Assist with various state registrations, renewals, and tax exemption documents.
• Prepare and distribute noncash contribution receipts, including related IRS forms and filings.
• Support the preparation of departmental and organizational budgets and variance reports.

General Support and Other Duties:

• Generate various reports and provide general support for Cadence staff, missionaries, and donors, following up as needed.
• Assist in developing procedure manuals and workflow improvements, offering ideas for best practices and continuous improvement.
• Deliver timely and friendly service and support by proactively finding answers and responding promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma required. Some college-level accounting classes preferred.
• At least two years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and willingness to learn any necessary additional programs.
• Prior experience with accounting software, preferably Sage Intacct.
• Prior experience in a nonprofit organization, specifically a mission organization, is a plus.
• Born again, mature Christian with an affinity for the mission and work of Cadence International.
• Because of the distinctly Christian emphasis of Cadence’s mission work, you must sign and comply with Cadence International’s Code of Christian Conduct.
• Must be willing to join departmental staff in periodic prayer times for the needs of the mission and to attend the weekly headquarters chapel held during work hours.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including a positive attitude, willingness to help resolve issues, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be self-motivated, with high initiative, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strengths in administration, multi-tasking, and organizational skills with superior attention to detail.
• Ability to graciously re-prioritize workload as demands change throughout the day, and flexibility to meet demands of a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to exercise considerable discretion in the handling of confidential or sensitive matters.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, talk, listen, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Important Notice: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in the classification.

Equal Employment Opportunity: (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans)
Cadence is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The organization prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, national origin, or disability in accordance with applicable legal requirements. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment because of an individual’s membership in any of these protected classes.

Because it is a religious organization, Cadence is permitted by law to use its religious doctrines and practices as a basis for hiring and other employment decisions with all employees. In addition, employees having ministerial functions, including missionaries and employees in leadership roles, may be subject to special requirements or qualifications based upon religious principles.

If you would like to review our Veteran and Disabled policies, please contact Human Resources at 303-762-1400 during normal business hours.

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Hourly pay, Holiday work, Part time, Flexible hours,

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