Accounting Specialist

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Title:

Accounting Specialist

Classification:

Nonexempt

Department:

Ministry Services

Status:

Full Time

Workgroup:

Ministry Services: Finance

Date Updated:

4/6/26

Reports to:

Director of Finance

Location:

Manitou Campus

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Primary purpose of this position, including faith-related components:

This Accounting Specialist is responsible for the processing of donations, other cash receipts and the administration of additional financial data. Also provides support to the Director of Finance in accounts receivable, backup to accounts payable and the reconciliation of various financial accounts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The fundamental, core duties that are critical to a specific job's purpose:

• ●  Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Summit.

• ●  Advance Summit’s mission; confirm Summit’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Convictions, and to historic, orthodox Christian teaching regarding behavior, speech, conduct, and lifestyle; uphold Summit in prayer.

• ●  Process donor gifts and prepare related receipts.

• ●  Apply customers’ payments and reconcile daily batch deposits.

• ●  Assist with monthly credit card fees and postage allocation.

• ●  Provide support to the Summit team with accounts receivable and related collection process.

• ●  Provide backup to accounts payable function.

• ●  Perform reconciliations and transaction tracking.

• ●  Be able to adapt to changing work requirements and other duties as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL JOB COMPETENCIES

Underlying characteristics of an individual (skills, proficiencies, attributes and behaviors):

• ●  Committed to the mission and vision of Summit Ministries

• ●  Strong servant leadership skills that are in line with the values of Summit Ministries.

• ●  Experience in accounts receivable and cash applications.

• ●  General accounting and/or bookkeeping knowledge.

• ●  Ability to work independently and contribute to broader team objectives.

• ●  Ability to effectively manage time and meet processing deadlines.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements, degrees and experience to be considered for this position:

• ●  Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, an active prayer life, and active involvement in a local church.

• ●  Understands, embraces, and can clearly articulate a biblical worldview.

• ●  Adaptable to Summit’s culture.

• ●  Education: High school graduate or equivalent with minimum 2 years of experience in accounting

• ●  Experience: Experience with non-profit accounting and accounting programs preferred

• ●  Certifications/Licensing: NA

• ●  Other Required Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

SUMMIT CORE VALUES

All employees are expected to embody and uphold Summit’s Core Values:

• ●  Biblical Worldview (2 Timothy 3:16–17)

• ●  Essential Christianity (Ephesians 4:1–6)

• ●  Truth and Relationship (2 Timothy 2:24–26)

• ●  Pursuing Excellence (Philippians 4:8)

• ●  Stewardship (1 Peter 4:10)

WORKING CONDITIONS

General working conditions for this position:

● Typical office environment, may involve extended periods of sitting – frequently