Supports General Accounting by providing detailed financial analysis and reporting. Works closely with General Accounting Manager to ensure distribution of timely and accurate accounting information.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Perform accounting functions including compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, account analysis, activities necessary for monthly and yearly close, and assist with general ledger maintenance.
Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analyses.
Responsible for all aspects of fixed asset accounting.
Compile supporting documentation, determine depreciable basis and useful life, recommend depreciation expense for budget, assist other departments in the proper coding of assets, record use of donor-restricted funds for asset purchase, property tax filings, and prepare asset reports for management as requested.
Prepare monthly capital budget reports, including reports to management, variance analysis, and reporting on non-budgeted acquisitions.
Responsible for monthly operating account investment analysis, including maintaining schedules, recording activity in general ledger, and reporting to management.
Serve as backup to duties assigned to Staff Accountants.
Assist in the preparation of the annual IRS Form 990.
Prepare schedules and information required for the annual audit by the external auditors.
Serve as the Shared Services Coordinator working with SP departments and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Review, analyze and reconcile inventory entries from inventory system to general ledger.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must maintain a personal relationship with and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, as well as able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Accounting and 5 to 7 years’ accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA strongly preferred. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters,
disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives:
The work of Samaritan's Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles:
PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL - EXALT Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world.
SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE - EXCEED the world's standard while serving the purposes of God's kingdom.
RESPOND WITH COMPASSIONATE ACTION - EXPEDITE our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister.
DEMONSTRATE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY - EXHIBIT character and integrity personally, at home and work.
WALK IN BOLD FAITH - EXPECT God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God's desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, "Go and do likewise." Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. For 40 years, Samaritan's Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ's command by going to the aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Our emergency relief programs provide desperately needed assistance to victims of natural disaster, war, disease, and famine. As we offer food, water, and temporary shelter, we meet critical needs and give people a chance to rebuild their lives. Our community development and vocational programs in impoverished villages and neighborhoods help people break the cycle of poverty and give them hope for a better tomorrow. We impact the lives of vulnerable children through educational, feeding, clothing, and shelter programs that let them know they are not forgotten. Our Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift ministry and The Greatest Journey discipleship program demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, share the good news of Jesus Christ.We provide first-class treatment in the Name of the Great Physician through our World Medical Mission projects, as well as supplying mission hospitals with much needed equipment and supplies.Positions are available at our international headquarters in Boone, NC, throughout the U.S., and around the world. Visit our website at samaritanspurse.org for more information and to see a list of all current openings. If you are searching for a career with impact come see how we serve.
