Accounting Specialist

Summit cultivates rising generations to resolutely champion a Biblical worldview.

Every position at Summit is essential to the ministry and to fulfilling our mission statement. Therefore, every employee of Summit must be a Christ follower who has accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Every employee must be able and willing to share the Gospel and Biblical worldview and to lead and/or participate in devotions, exhortation, and prayer.

Accounting Specialist

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance
CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME/NON-EXEMPT
PAY RATE: $24.5-$28/hr DOE

Applicants will be accepted through May 15, 2026, unless the position is filled before then.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Summit Ministries is seeking a full-time Accounting Specialist. This position serves donors and customers by accurately and timely recording their contributions and payments as well as supporting other accounting processes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

  • Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Summit.
  • Advance Summit’s mission; confirm Summit’s Statement of Faith and Statement of Convictions, and to historic, orthodox Christian teaching regarding behavior, speech, conduct, and lifestyle; uphold Summit in prayer.
  • Process donor gifts and prepare related receipts.
  • Apply customers’ payments and reconcile daily batch deposits.
  • Assist with monthly credit card fees and postage allocation.
  • Provide support to the Summit team with accounts receivable and related collection process.
  • Provide backup to accounts payable function. 
  • Perform reconciliations and transaction tracking.
  • Be able to adapt to changing work requirements and other duties as assigned.

Functional Job Competencies

  • Committed to the mission and vision of Summit Ministries.
  • Strong servant leadership skills that are in line with the values of Summit Ministries.
  • Experience in accounts receivable and cash applications.
  • General accounting and/or bookkeeping knowledge.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to broader team objectives.
  • Ability to effectively manage time and meet processing deadlines.

Working Conditions

  • Typical office environment, may involve frequent extended periods of sitting.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, an active prayer life, and active involvement in a local church.
  • Understands, embraces, and can clearly articulate a biblical worldview.
  • Adaptable to Summit’s culture.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Education / Experience

  • High school graduate or equivalent with minimum 2 years of experience in accounting.
  • Experience with non-profit accounting and accounting programs preferred.
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