Accounting Associate

The Summit Church

Accounting Associate for the church managing all accounting and finance matters. Overseeing accounts payable functions and financial statement accuracy compliant with US GAAP guidelines.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing accounts payable processes, vendor management, and financial transaction oversight, with a strong emphasis on customer service and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced in process improvement within accounting functions.

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Bachelor's Degree In Accounting2+ Years Experience In AccountingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyVendor ManagementProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableInvoice ProcessingW9 VerificationFinancial ReportingTransaction Approval

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingExceptional Customer ServiceExcellent CommunicationMultitaskingIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

RampThird Party Bill Pay SystemMicrosoft Office

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and approve all credit card transactions in third party system (Ramp) and function as Ramp specialist
Assist staff with any Ramp-related question and provide exceptional customer service
Set up new vendors and manage vendor database, including W9 verification
Maintain various accounts payable tasks
Printing checks at Brier Creek Office (Monday-Wednesday)
Pulling various vendor and spending reports
Input invoices for payment in third party bill pay system (Ramp) for various departments
Miscellaneous accounting tasks as assigned by Executive Director of Accounting and HR

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher; a concentration in accounting is strongly preferred
2+ years experience in an accounting or finance position
Critical thinker with proven record of process improvement
Unquestionable integrity
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a focus on Microsoft Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask
A member of the Summit Church or willing and able to become a member

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work hours
Paid time off