Samoa: Accountant (Fixed-term)

Finance employees receive, account for, monitor, and design internal controls to safeguard sacred funds (donated confidentially in obedience to God's commandments) for the Church's religious mission under the direction of senior ecclesiastical leaders. This position is an entry level professional accounting position in which the incumbent applies accounting principles in working with specialized accounting records and reports and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports.

Success is typically measured by the degree to which accuracy is demonstrated in maintaining assigned ledgers, records, accounts, etc. Schedules and deadlines are expected to be met, and proficiency is demonstrated on required accounting systems. An Area Accountant performs accounting functions in a variety of different settings throughout the Church.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and sub-ledger records to ensure accurate and meaningful financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and correcting adjustments as required.
• Review and process invoices, payables, and significant financial transactions in accordance with established policies.
• Assist with cash receipts, receivables processing, and related documentation.
• Support banking, taxation, regulatory filings, and related compliance activities as required.
• Maintain financial records and documentation in accordance with statutory and organizational requirements.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• 4 years of any combination of related experience or progress towards or completion of a relevant university (post-secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification.
• A knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Working knowledge and understanding of fundamental accounting and bookkeeping principles, methods, and office procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency with detail work.
• Ability to work in teams to communicate and work together effectively on joint projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use a personal computer operating in a network environment with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and automated accounting and reporting software.
• Problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate a well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting theory.

Preferred:

• Use of Church Accounting Systems.
• Fluency in another language.
• Prior related work experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA).
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

The applicants must have legal right to work in Samoa.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.