Finance Assistant (TeachBeyond USA)

As a member of the Finance team, the Finance Assistant will provide essential administrative and bookkeeping support, ensuring accurate financial records.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for the timely processing of TeachBeyond worker and ministry affiliate expense claims
• Provide support for payroll and benefit deductions in coordination with People Services
• Check figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
• Debit, credit and total accounts in computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software
• Coordinate and act as liaison between Finance and other services teams, i.e. Donor Services, People Services, Advancement, etc.
• Review employee history, support account information; make recommendations for change
• Investigate and correct accounting discrepancies and errors
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records
• Maintain knowledge of the financial aspects of new employees, change of assignment and terminations as they impact accounting, such as monthly deductions and transfers
• Identify and file documents according to company procedures
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers
• Operates computers programmed with accounting software to set up accounts -coordinated with Donor Services - for recording, storing and analyzing information
• Comply with federal, provincial and company policies, procedures, and regulations as it relates to employment accounting best practices
• Provide support as necessary during the annual audits and other projects assigned by management
• Participate and assist with new member and associate orientations

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or business administration or equivalent work/study experience desired
• Experience with accounting and payroll systems a plus
• Professional experience in a faith-based non-profit organization, cross-cultural mission experience a plus
• TeachBeyond ministries is a plus

Professional and Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of Office 365 tools for day-to-day business, technological savvy with internet and other IT systems or willingness and ability to learn quickly
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and balance workload independently
• Strong verbal and written communications skills; ability to listen attentively and to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels within the organization
• Must be a dependable team player with a positive attitude
• High degree of drive, initiative, and follow through
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently and be proactive with approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• Ability to anticipate the needs of our members and make recommendations to leadership
• Track record of managing confidential information with the utmost discretion

STATUS: Part-time, 30 hours/week, with additional hours up to full-time, during peak times as agreed upon in advance with supervisor

LOCATION: Hybrid preferred (located in Aurora, IL) with possibility of fully remote