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Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.

Department Detail – The Finance Team supports the mission of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association by handling all the essential financial functions of the organization. This Division includes six supporting areas:  1) Financial Operations handles accounts payable, accounts receivable, personal reimbursements for ministry expenses, travel and fixed asset activities; 2) Financial Reporting oversees the annual financial audit and primary financial reporting; 3) Financial Planning & Analysis coordinates the annual budget and assists ministry leaders with specific financial matters; 4) Purchasing handles the ministry's purchasing needs; 5) Planned Giving Administration manages and processes donations given to the ministry from estates, trusts, and annuities; and 6) Payroll provides timely processing of employee salaries and tax withholdings.

Job Summary – The Financial Operations Assistant primarily assists Financial Operations staff with their normal job duties. This includes processing vendor invoices and payment requests for Accounts Payable and processing daily deposits for Accounts Receivable. Research, filing, and other projects may also be assigned as needed. This position is being filled as a temporary assignment with the potential to transition to a regular position based on organizational needs and individual performance.

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
• Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures Accounts Payable items for payment comply with BGEA’s financial policies
• Reviews team mailbox, distributing and routing items as necessary
• Reviews physical and electronic Accounts Payable items for proper coding, resolving any questions prior to submission for posting
• Reviews vendor statements for outstanding items and coordinates with vendors and internal departments to facilitate timely payment.
• Assists with review of p-card transactions to ensure accuracy and policy compliance
• Verifies calculations of discounts and sales and use taxes
• Assists AR Coordinator with daily deposit entries from Bookstores and Food Services
• Process Accounts Receivable deposits as needed
• Serves as primary backup for other AR processes as needed
• Frequently interacts with other accounting staff, affiliate staff, legal staff, and others at all levels throughout BGEA for research, approvals, and filing purposes.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with other duties related to Receivables and Payables as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Skills and Knowledge

• 2-year degree in Accounting or equivalent related education
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable
• Experience with or capacity to acquire a thorough understanding of BGEA’s financial systems, Microsoft Dynamics and Datahaven
• Capacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projects in a high-paced environment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with staff of all levels of the association
• Experience with or capacity to thoroughly utilize Microsoft Office suite, with particular strength in Excel
• Ability to relate to people well, being approachable, as well as have the ability to manage administrative tasks simultaneously
• Must have knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable concepts
• Must acquire a thorough understanding of BGEA’s financial systems
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating flexibility wen priorities change
• Must be able to communicate and work closely with staff at all levels of the Association
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral form
• Must have good computer skills and be comfortable with a paperless process
• Must have good general office skills, including logical filing skills and use of a calculator

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to establish priorities and make sure they are met
• Ability to flex with shifting priorities
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality
• Ability to concentrate on details, being thorough and accurate
• Ability to work efficiently and productively under deadline
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality
• Ability to concentrate on details, be thorough and accurate
• Ability to problem solve and find necessary solutions when problems arise
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating flexibility when priorities change

Working Conditions

• Work is typically conducted in conventional office environment
• Standing and walking required approximately 10% of the time

Mission Statement

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.

Statement of Faith

These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based.

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world.  (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16).
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  (Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6).
• We believe in the deity of