Compute, classify, record and verify numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Other duties may be assigned)
- The professional staff at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship have distinct roles that directly or indirectly affect the spiritual development of church members. Each employee must model Christian values in daily interactions and uphold the church’s core values. Minister and pray with co-workers, promote a unified and spiritually enriching work environment with a servant attitude while supporting the church and church members of the community. Must demonstrate a commitment to the church’s mission and values in all aspects of the role by engaging in continuous spiritual growth and development through participation in church activities and personal discipleship. You must be actively involved in staff meetings, Bible studies, and support the church’s mission to influence and serve the broader community through active involvement in church functions while performing the essential job requirements.
- Assist employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
- Compile and sort documents, such as invoices and checks and substantiating business transactions.
- Verify and post details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and total accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Audit invoices against purchase orders, research discrepancies, and approve for payment.
- Investigate problems that vendors or purchasing agents have with obtaining payment for bills.
- Compute and record charges, refunds, cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items.
- Prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, and review for accuracy.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts with various registers, bank statements, and report discrepancies and problems.
- Compile cost reports and revenue and balance sheets.
- Monitor loans and accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date.
- Code data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.
- Review, balance, and interpret computer reports, and make corrections.
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.
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
High school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, accounts payable procedures and practices, and account balancing skills.
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.
