Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the organization’s financial operations, including treasury functions, general accounting, and accounts payable/receivable. This role is ideal for an entry-level accounting professional seeking hands-on experience in nonprofit finance and fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic filing (e-filing) and maintain accurate organized financial and grant records.
• Prepare wire transfer and ACH documentation for review and approval by authorized personnel.
• Process routine accounting entries under supervision.
• Perform AP and AR support tasks.
• Assist with bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Maintain documentation to support transparency, audits, and funder requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities as assigned.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports.
• Support annual audit and 990 preparation.
• Maintain proper documentation in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or in progress).
• At least 1-3 years experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP knowledge preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Experience or education in accounting, finance, or non-profit administration.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in using or learning software applications such as Sage, Monday.com, and Virtuous.
• A personal commitment to the mission and values of Unknown Nations.

Pay and Schedule

• Commensurate with experience
• This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
• 40 hours a week. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Employer pays 75%) with HSA, paid time off, paid holidays, short-term disability and life insurance, cell phone reimbursement, 401(k) match after 1 year.

Unknown Nations

We are a Christian ministry that started in 1994 with a passion to see people in the developing world have an opportunity to become disciples of Jesus. As we learned that more than 3 billion people live in areas without access to the Good News, our hearts were broken. From that moment, God led us to pour all our efforts and resources into that initiative, reaching the unreached, and it became our calling as an organization!

When we understood that more than 80% of the population that has never heard the gospel are also oral learners (prefer to learn in a non-literate way) it required us to use an appropriate tool. Our solar powered audio bible, the Treasure, is available in more than 4,000 languages. Our listening group model is dynamic and nurtures long-term discipleship making.

As we minister to millions of people overseas in the 10/40 window (location where unreached people live) we invite local Christians to join in this amazing opportunity. Since most American believers are not participating in ‘the ends of the earth’ ministry, we find great fulfillment in offering our very tangible ministry model. Reaching those who are unreached and mobilizing the church in America in strategic international missions is what we are all about!

Our culture is characterized as:

• Highly valuing the Word and prayer.
• Living in community and loving each other.
• Being focused on our vision.
• Embracing positive attitudes.
• High standards and hard work.
• Being growth-minded.

Our Mission

To reach the unknown nations at the ends of the Earth—completing the last four words of Jesus’ calling.

The ends of the Earth are not the most distant places geographically. They are the most distant places spiritually. They are the most zero-access, barrier-ridden, spiritually antagonistic, spoken-word reliant people groups on the planet. Unknown Nations exists to give birth to the Church in impossible places. We achieve this through our three strategic initiatives of creating access to God's Word, targeted humanitarian projects, and discipleship training.

Unknown Nations works with indigenous missionaries to reach barrier-ridden people groups with the Bible. We provide humanitarian relief, plant churches, and distribute audio Bibles in areas with a 0.00–0.02 gospel presence where Jesus is completely unknown. We’re changing lives and bringing hope.