Staff Accountant

Payroll Processing

• Initiate, book, and reconcile payroll transactions
• Prepare comprehensive payroll packets for accurate record-keeping
• Upload payroll data to the General Ledger
• Process payment entries for payroll liabilities
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all payroll-related financial transactions
• Make monthly journal entries related to payroll (sabbatical stipends, marriage retreat stipends, miscellaneous charges, staff fund reallocations, etc.)

Financial Reconciliation & Month-End Close

• Perform month-end closing entries for financial accuracy
• Assist in Trial Balance Account Reconciliation for the Year-End Audit
• Conduct Quarterly Income Reconciliation
• Process miscellaneous journal entries and fund transfers

Budget Support

• Assist with preparation of the annual budget, including gathering data, preparing schedules, reconciling historical results, and supporting budget analysis

Audit Support

• Assist in the audit process by gathering and troubleshooting data
• Execute basic entries pertaining to the audit

Reporting

• Create financial reporting packages and schedules in Sage Intacct for staff, fund managers, and directors
• Maintain and troubleshoot reports
• Review monthly reports with campus, regional, and fund directors; respond to questions and comments
• Prepare TTT Operations reporting; create budgets and provide feedback

Project & Fund Management

• Manage multiple summer projects and conference funds by creating guidelines, budgets, and reports; coordinate with project directors and admins (27 projects in 2025)
• Create and integrate Kaleo and Summer Team funds across Sage Intacct, Rock, and Center
• Troubleshoot complex financial issues with overseas summer projects
• Reconcile all summer projects (Kaleo, Summer Teams, Summer Trainings, IT Project) and report to directors
• Initiate and coordinate per diem for 500+ Kaleo students over the summer
• Train Kaleo admins on Kaleo finances, per diem, and payroll
• Troubleshoot and field questions from regional Project Managers and Admins on summer projects, HQ policies, reports, and expenses

Compliance

• Research compliance laws for new states when new staff onboard
• Determine applicable tax obligations and exemptions as a church organization
• Create accounts and register in new states, as applicable

Additional Responsibilities

• Enter sales data for StuMo, TTT, and TFF (Square, Stripe, PayPal)
• Pay sales tax monthly
• Calculate and process SMC Scholarship charges annually
• Engage in data entry projects using Sage Intacct and online banking platforms
• Troubleshoot staff questions via Teams and Email
• Participate in other accounting projects as needed

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Familiarity with fund accounting or nonprofit/ministry accounting a plus
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally with ministry staff
• Alignment with StuMo’s mission and values

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Student Mobilization's purpose is to build spiritual leaders for Christ from the college campuses of the world. Our passion is that the students of today will be tomorrow's leaders. Our desire is to equip them to live for Christ wherever they may go. Our strategy is to help men and women embrace their faith and grow as spiritual leaders for future generations. What about our purpose, passion, desire, and strategy makes you excited to apply for this role?
• Which of our desired skills and qualifications (listed under job description) do you feel most confident in?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote