Accountant

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

About First Baptist Church South Hill:

First Baptist Church South Hill is a Christ-centered ministry focused on spiritual growth, community impact, stewardship excellence, and Kingdom advancement. We are seeking an experienced Accountant to support the financial health, accountability, and ministry excellence of the church.

Position Summary:
The Accountant oversees daily and monthly financial operations including accounts payable, contributions, payroll, reconciliations, financial statements, and compliance. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to support ministry leaders with accurate and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage Accounts Payable & vendor documentation.
Process and reconcile contributions & deposits.
Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts monthly.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow to keep our operations moving smoothly.
Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analysis.
Process payroll & payroll tax filings.
Monitor ministry budgets and support department leaders.
Maintain fixed asset and depreciation records.
Perform year‑end closing and assist with audit preparation.
Maintain strict confidentiality of church financial data.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Minimum 3+ years professional accounting or bookkeeping experience.
Experience with payroll processing and tax compliance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP)
Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting preferred.
Excellent accuracy, organization, and communication skills.
High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Active and growing Christian faith; alignment with church values.

Preferred Qualifications:
Nonprofit or church accounting experience.
Familiarity with donor and accounting software systems.

Benefits:

• Health & Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short & Long Term Disability.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan.

First Baptist Church, where we do life together, welcome everyone, and extends God’s grace to people in the community and around the world. A traditional church that has been a leader within the local community, providing simple, practical teaching and understanding of the Bible. Our hope is to see what God can do through you. We exist to share the good news about Jesus Christ and serve all God’s people.

Schedule:
On‑site position with schedule flexibility based on ministry deadlines

To Apply:
Submit your resume, cover letter, and brief statement of faith to: [email protected]
Subject Line: Accountant Application – Your Name

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

About First Baptist Church South Hill:

First Baptist Church, where we do life together, welcome everyone, and extends God’s grace to people in the community and around the world. A traditional church that has been a leader within the local community, providing simple, practical teaching and understanding of the Bible. Our hope is to see what God can do through you. We exist to share the good news about Jesus Christ and serve all God’s people.