Department: Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF)
Develop, interpret, and implement complex financial and accounting concepts, or techniques for financial planning and control.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Other duties may be assigned)
- All employees are expected to commit to Christ and the philosophy, ministry, and vision of OCBF and help meet the church family’s spiritual, social, emotional, and physical needs. This position is responsible for providing prayer, spiritual assistance, and ministerial support to co-workers and others they meet while working. This includes but is not limited to being available to pray with employees, leading and participating in bible study with team members, conveying Biblical principles during staff meetings and church activities, and knowing and ensuring that the church’s mission and vision are integrated into all aspects of the department’s task. As the Employee Handbook outlines, all staff must live a life that models the church’s core values. To further the church’s mission of discipling the church to impact the world, they must be involved in spiritual discipleship while performing the essential job requirements.
- Conduct studies provide reports and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, statistical reports, cash flow projections and business forecasts.
- Interpret and apply corporate financial policies, government legislation, and accounting theory.
- Record accounting transactions according to generally accepted accounting principles and ensure that the internal controls minimize the possibility of misappropriation and/or mismanagement of assets.
- Ensure the monthly reconciliation of general ledger account reconciliations, bank reconciliations and financial statements.
- Provide corrective measures when any financial adversities occur.
- Make recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures relating to financial management, budgeting and accounting.
- Identify, analyze and improve existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.
- Assist Director of Accounting in the development, planning, and maintaining the budget. Support other financial obligations of the organization as required.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Attendance/Punctuality — Is consistently at work and on time. Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
Computer Skills — Knowledgeable of accounting software; payroll systems; spreadsheet software and word processing software. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
Customer Service — Assist employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services. Manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Respond promptly to customer needs. Solicit customer feedback to improve service.
Dependability — Use time appropriately and wisely. Follow instructions and responds to management direction. Accept responsibility for own actions.
Diversity — Demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy. Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Educate others on the value of diversity.
Ethics — Inspire the trust of others by keeping commitments and working with integrity and ethically. Uphold organizational goals.
Interpersonal Skills — Focus on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintain confidentiality. Listen to others without interrupting. Keep emotions under control.
Mathematical Skills — Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Present numerical data effectively.
Oral Communication — Ability to communicate primarily in English. Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and/or negative situations. Listen and get clarification in order to respond to questions.
Planning/Organizing — Prioritize and plan work activities. Plan for additional resources. Set goals and objectives. Develop realistic action plans.
Problem Solving — Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and demonstrate the ability to develop alternative solutions. Gather and analyze information in order to develop alternative solutions. Work well in-group problem solving situations.
Professionalism — Approach others in a tactful manner by showing respect and consideration regardless of status or position. React well under pressure by keeping emotions under control.
Reasoning Ability — Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Safety and Security — Observe safety and security procedures. Report potentially unsafe conditions. Use equipment and materials properly.
Technical Skills — Assess own strengths and weaknesses. Pursue training and development opportunities. Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills. Share expertise with others.
Teamwork — Balance team and individual responsibilities. Exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views and ideas and is willing to try new things. Give and welcome feedback. Contribute to building a positive team spirit. Put success of team above own interests. Support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Written Communication — Write routine reports and other correspondence clearly and informatively and can vary writing style to meet needs. Edit work for spelling and grammar. Able to read and interpret written information, primarily in English.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be 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 in Accounting or Finance plus five years of accounting or related experience.
Spiritual Commitment
All employees are expected to commit to Christ and to the philosophy, ministry and vision of OCBF and to help the church to meet the spiritual, social, emotional and physical needs of the church family.
Members are asked to commit to:
- Consciously pursuing spiritual growth by participating in the vital experience of the church (Education, Fellowship, Outreach and Worship).
- Faithfully give at least 10% of their income to the ministry of OCBF.
- Faithfully serve in one of the ministries of the church in a volunteer capacity.
- Agree to read and function under the guidelines and authority of the Church Constitution and By-Laws.
Physical Demands
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
If you're interested in applying to this position, please leave a message and submit your resume to resumes@ocbfchurch.org.