Do you want to use your expertise in accounting and auditing to benefit your church? The Auditor creates and carries out a system to ensure all major risks of the church are identified and analyzed on an annual basis, in conjunction with the mission, vision and strategies of Southeast Christian Church.
THIS IS US:
First things first, we care about who you are as a follower of Jesus. Here at Southeast, we have mantras that describe our values as a church and as followers of Christ. We unapologetically live by these:
- Connection over production (John 15:5).
- Risk & adventure over comfort (John 3:8).
- Innovation over tradition (Luke 5:19).
- Personal engagement over attendance (Luke 9:62).
- Expressive worship over religious rituals (Luke 7:38).
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
· Preparing an annual audit plan; organizing and carrying out the plan.
· Communicating to the Audit Committee (elders) the policies, programs, and activities of the church.
· Making recommendations to the Audit Committee on the systems and procedures being reviewed; reporting on findings and giving recommendations for follow up and implementation.
· Providing opinions on the internal controls of the church to the Audit Committee.
· Reviewing compliance policies, procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations for compliance purposes.
· Working in conjunction with independent accounting firms; executing fieldwork as directed.
· Attending training and conferences that are relevant for continued learning.
OUR MUST HAVES:
· Thorough knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), procedures and practices, financial records and transactions, as well as auditing standards (GAAS).
· Understanding of compliance issues related to the church’s ECFA certification.
· Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
· Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts.
· Strong communication skills in order to present concise oral and written reports.
· Knowledge of state laws, regulations, and federal compliance requirements; the ability to understand and apply the laws, regulations, and requirements.
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and to test and draw valid conclusions.
· Ability to maintain knowledge new auditing techniques and practices related to business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly legislative changes and developments as they affect charities.
· Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other staff.
· Ability to work unsupervised.
· Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
· Ability to introduce as many people as possible to Christ.
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
· Minimum 5 years of related accounting/audit experience, including experience with non-profit entities and boards.
· CPA preferred.
· Engaged member of Southeast Christian Church who supports the Statement of Faith, submits to the leadership established by the church, and lives out our church Mantra in tangible ways.
If this sounds like you, apply today!