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ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education (ACPE, Inc.) is a multicultural, multi-faith organization devoted to providing education and improving the quality of ministry and pastoral care offered by spiritual caregivers of all faiths through the clinical educational methods of Clinical Pastoral Education. ACPE is nationally recognized as an accrediting agency in the field of clinical pastoral education by the U.S. Secretary of Education through the U.S. Department of Education.

This position is responsible for both routine and complex accounting activities requiring knowledge of systems, independent judgment and ability to respond accordingly.  Oversees activity on various accounts.  Coordinates action necessary to correct account balances and maintain proper accounting controls and procedures.  Prepares and analyzes financial statements/reports to represent current and projected financial status of the organization.  Projects future trends and prepares long-range operational forecasts and cash flow analysis.  Participates in year-end audits and in ensuring the accuracy of accounting data.

Additional Job Details:

• Apply GAAP to properly account for company activity
• Supporting books of the Association and the Foundation
• Review, verify and accurately record accounting transactions into accounting software
• Prepares accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions including all billings
• Responsible for general ledger and journal entries
• Preparing trial balance and reconciling entries
• Review and reconcile profit & loss and balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare month end journal entries, such as prepaids or accruals
• Ensure regular banking deposits (including check, wire, and credit card receipts) and reconcile cash book transactions
• Expense report review and processing
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures and issuing Financial Statements
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports
• Budget preparation for annual review by Leadership and Board of Directors
• Asist in external audit by analyzing, researching and gathering data to provide to auditors
• Routine analysis of financial data and other information to make projections which will inform management of the status of the organization
• Participate in annual budgeting, through analysis of historical data and other information to make projections which aid in short and long range financial planning.
• Ensure procedures and financial manuals are up-to-date, efficient, and compliant with laws and regulations.
• Assist in training incoming Accountants or Bookkeepers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, finance or related field and two years of financial analysis or accounting experience OR equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• QuickBooks online experience
• Advanced Excel knowledge and skills
• Knowledge regarding non-profit legalities and guidelines is a plus
• Detail oriented, exceptional organizational skills and verbal communications
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Excellent organization and time-management skills. 

Mission:
To positively affect people’s lives by nurturing connections to the sacred through experiential education and spiritual care.

Vision:
To create measurable and appreciable improvement in spiritual health that transforms people and communities in the US and across the globe.

Values:
Diversity and inclusion - demonstrated through cultural humility, attentiveness and collegiality.

Integrity - demonstrated through trust, respect and excellence.

Curiosity - demonstrated through listening, experiential models, innovation and creativity.

Process - demonstrated through action/reflection, listening, experiential and relational models.

Service - demonstrated through compassion, authenticity and growth.

ACPE, Inc. is an affiliate of Emory University for Human Resources. Each employee/position makes a critical contribution to the operations of the Association. Staff members must demonstrate commitment to their role, as well as in the support and enhancement of the work of the organization. While ACPE is an independent organization, incorporated in the state of Georgia, our employees are hired and employed through the University. The Association strictly adheres to Emory University policies for the employment, health and safety of our employees.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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