International Accounting Clerk

$40,000 - $45,000/Yr

Lutheran Hour Ministries - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Saint Louis, MO

About the position

The International Accounting Clerk at Lutheran Hour Ministries is responsible for auditing and recording monthly financial reports for international ministry centers, processing wire transfers, tracking fixed assets, and assisting with annual audits. This role is integral to ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with organizational policies while supporting the mission of the ministry.

Responsibilities

• Audit monthly financial statements from international offices, analyzing cash differences, and notifying international directors of material discrepancies.
• Journalize international ministry center income and expenses by the 20th of each month and coordinate the transfer of monthly subsidy payments.
• Resolve exceptions, questions, and irregularities regarding all areas of international financial reports, informing the Associate Director and international directors of significant findings.
• Calculate annual currency adjustments for international ministry centers and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare and file the annual IRS Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR).
• Process international and domestic wire transfers.
• Manage fixed asset activity, including monthly addition and disposal entries and journal vouchers.
• Prepare monthly depreciation entries and reports.
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers and co-workers.
• Assist the Associate Director of Accounting with annual audit work and provide accounting research and analysis as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of two years of accounting or related business experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of or experience with international languages and currency.
• International perspective on communication from different cultures.
• Familiarization with automated accounting software (Sage Intacct a plus).
• Experience with the banking wire transfer process.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Benefits through Concordia Plan Services.