Global Ministries connects The United Methodist Church, its people and congregations to partner with others engaged in God’s global work, which takes place in a variety of settings, countries and cultures. Global Ministries works through missionaries and partners in more than 60 countries around the world. Some of our key programs are in the areas of Disaster Response, Global Health, Hunger & Poverty, Water & Sanitation, Education, Migration, Racial & Ethnic Ministries, Creation Care and Mission, Evangelism & Church Growth.

Job Summary

Oversee all operations in connection with financial matters including accounts receivable and payable. Ensure the financial system is accurate, efficient and in accordance with professional accounting practices and government regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Deposit accounts receivable funds from all sources.
• Process all accounts payable invoices.
• Prepare monthly financial and budget control reports.
• Responsible for all general accounting activities.
• Maintain all fiscal records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Major Accountabilities

• Supervises all operations involving financial matters to ensure accurate and efficient regulations.

Education

Minimum two (2) years of college courses in accounting.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years in accounting. Experience in Sage Software preferred.

Key Job Specific Competencies

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems as well as the ability to research, analyze and evaluate information to resolve challenges and problems and identify alternative solutions to problems and to select the best option.
• Attention to Detail - handles details meticulously and makes very few mistakes or the ability to recognize when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and to verify the correctness or error.
• Integrity – Job requires being honest and ethical.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of Accounting and MS Office. Knowledge of Sage software preferred.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• May require work outside of standard business hours (to include weekends), particularly during peak unit season.
• Sedentary office/computer/keyboarding/meeting work for extended periods of time. Ability to alternate between sitting/standing.
• Travel as required.
• On-Site in Baldwin, Louisiana