CRISTA Ministries Careers

Description

• Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
• Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.   

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous. 
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions. 
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Treasury Accounting: Assist in providing support for accounting related needs including, but not limited to:
• Prepare necessary journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations as assigned.
• Review assigned sections of the monthly financial statements for accuracy, clarity and trends.  Communicate findings as appropriate and provide input to management.
• Provide financial research and analysis as needed.
• Utilize Business World On! accounting software to generate and modify reports. Use ministry software as needed to prepare journal entries or reconcile accounts.              
• Accounting Department Support:
• Assist with completion of the annual audit and preparation of tax returns as assigned. 
• Provide support for other Accounting personnel as needed.
• Assist with process improvement, lean process or software upgrade/software implementation projects.
• Provide analysis and reporting of financial and non-financial data, and research. 
• Look for ways to continually improve CRISTA’s financial systems and processes and make suggestions for improvement to the Accounting Manager and VP/Controller.
• Encourage cooperation and mutually beneficial relationships between the Accounting department and CRISTA employees.
• Provide support on accounting and finance issues.
• Cash Flow Management: 
• Track and reconcile daily cash receipts, wire transfers and bank/credit card fees.
• Process all ministry deposits.
• Manage cash flow daily, making bank transfers as needed to maintain appropriate level of funds.
• Respond to internal customer’s questions regarding corporate deposits, wire transfers and bank/credit card fees.
• Contributions Support (as needed):
• Provide back-up duties for daily accounting functions of the donation system.
• Process contributions.
• Maintain donor records.
• Interface with the Fundraising department on appeals and coding requirements.
• Prepare and process credit card and EFT transactions.
• Provide contribution and pledge reporting.
• Edit and adjust gifts as needed or directed.
• Work collaboratively with management, co-workers and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). 
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

• Two years of Accounting/Finance
• One year of customer service

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in using automated accounting and/or ERP software systems.

• Work independently, efficiently and professionally with a wide variety of personality types.
• Great problem solving and analytical skill to analyze information
• Able to provide suggestions for process improvements. 
• Able to work collaboratively with coworkers, staff and customers.
• Able to provide excellent customer service.

• Two years of Accounting experience with Not-For-Profit organizations
• Two years of experience in public accounting with mid-size or national firm.
• Working in a multicultural environment
• Two years of experience with banking
• Two years of experience with accounting for donations

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.