Accountant 2026

Accountant
Position Description -

Reports To: Executive Director of Finance & Human Resources

Direct Reports: None

Department: Finance

Schedule: Full-time-Salaried; includes evenings or weekends as needed

PURPOSE

The Accountant provides professional accounting oversight for River City Community Church (RCCC) and its affiliated entities (RCCC, RLCO, and RLCPA if reopened). This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data through expert accounting practices, reconciliations, reporting, payroll administration, and cross-entity coordination. By stewarding financial systems with excellence, the Accountant supports RCCC’s mission: More people living real life by passionately following Jesus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries for all entities.


• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting documentation.


• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and cross-entity allocations.


• Support production of accurate monthly financial statements.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Compile financial reports for pastors, Executive Team, ministries, RLCO leadership, and the Board.


• Analyze financial data for variances, trends, and operational insights.


• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Accounting Systems & Internal Controls

• Maintain general ledger structure and chart of accounts accuracy.


• Assist in improving internal controls, approval workflows, and documentation systems.


• Support audit preparation and compliance requirements.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Correct historical accounting issues and refine workflows.


• Support system integrations, digitization efforts, and financial software enhancements.


• Provide input on nonprofit accounting best practices.

Inter-Entity Coordination

• Oversee cross-entity reconciliations and allocations between RCCC, RLCO, and RCBA (as applicable).


• Coordinate with ministries regarding internal billing, cost-sharing, or financial reviews.

Payroll Administration

• Process payroll through the PEO using submitted worksheets and staff updates.


• Submit payroll adjustments, bonuses, clergy housing allowances, and compensation changes.


• Prepare payroll journal entries and ensure GL accuracy.


• Coordinate with HR regarding benefits, PTO, and employee changes.


• Process contractor timecards as required by payroll workflow.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Collaborate with AP, HR, and ministry leaders to ensure accurate financial coding and workflow alignment.


• Support training and communication regarding financial processes.


• Assist with reviews of contracts, purchases, and commitments.


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WHAT WINNING LOOKS LIKE

• Month-end closes are accurate, timely, and fully documented.


• Financial statements are reliable, consistent, and reflective of operations.


• Payroll is processed accurately and compliantly on schedule.


• Cross-entity accounting is reconciled, organized, and audit-ready.


• Internal controls and documentation systems remain strong and continually improve.


• Staff experience clear, consistent support for financial processes.