Finance Coordinator

Primary Purpose The Finance Coordinator (Entry-Level) supports the finance and accounting team by performing a range of administrative and financial tasks. This role is ideal for individuals beginning their finance careers or those with early experience in nonprofit or ministry financial environments. The Finance Coordinator helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial processes, supports budget tracking, and contributes to timely and organized financial reporting.

Core Duties / Responsibilities (not limited to the following):

• Assist with the preparation of monthly internal financial reports and variance analysis
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice entry and payment tracking
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in digital and physical formats
• Coordinate and review employee expense reports and reimbursement processes
• Track departmental spending against budget allocations and assist in forecasting
• Prepare documentation for internal audits and financial reviews
• Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and vendors regarding billing or payment issues
• Manage multiple projects with strong attention to deadlines and follow-through
• Assist with monitoring all vendor accounts to ensure reoccurring contracts and payments are up to date
• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries
• Enter all new or update vendor names and data
• Assist with reporting sales taxes
• Work alongside Accounting Team Manager to assist with preparation of weekly executive and ad hoc reports
• Perform other administrative duties in support of the finance team Qualifications / Skills The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience as an accountant or financial clerk in a church, para-church ministry or non-profit organization. Candidate will have a proven ability to strategically develop and lead teams, and able to manage multiple projects with strong follow through. While education is not a pre-determining factor for this role, the ideal candidate would have an Associate and/or Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, finance or a related field. Others skills deemed valuable for this position:
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications (i.e., Quickbooks, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Critical thinking and collaborative problem solving