Rancho Christian School · 2 weeks ago
Controller/Senior Accountant
Rancho Community Church and School - Temecula, CA 92592
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $78K/yr
4+ years expRancho Community Church & School is seeking a Controller/Senior Accountant responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations and financial reporting. This role provides financial leadership and operational oversight while ensuring compliance with GAAP and nonprofit regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversee all daily accounting operations and financial reporting
Provide day-to-day operational support under the direction of the COO
Collaborate directly with the CEO on special projects, economic strategy, banking activities, and annual budget planning
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records in accordance with GAAP, nonprofit regulations, and internal policies
Supervise accounting staff and support the organization’s mission
Develop accounting processes and procedures that create efficiencies in the organization
Oversee the accounting staff related to all accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, balance sheet, and financial statement preparation
Work with the CEO to implement efficient accounting policies and procedures
Manage daily banking relationships
Manage monthly close activities, including scheduling, preparation, review, and posting of journal entries, accruals, amortizations, allocation, and reconciliations across multiple entities
Perform bank reconciliations and supervise all cash activity, including bank transfers, wires, loans, mortgages, and credit facilities, ensuring proper approvals and documentation
Review bi-weekly payroll and record all related journal entries, including wages, taxes, benefits, retirement plans, workers' compensation, and payroll clearing accounts
Prepare and maintain intercompany transactions, including to/due-from entries, management fees, benefit allocations, and payroll cost sharing between entities
Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, including the month-end schedule and leadership or board-level reporting
Manage company purchasing accounts and vendor programs, including approval of organization-wide orders
Assist with annual CPA audits, payroll audits, workers’ compensation audits and reporting, along with compliance requirements
Respond to accounting inquiries, provide cross-functional support, and serve as backup to other accounting roles as needed
Perform full-cycle accounting for two related entities, including intercompany transactions and cash transfers
Manage IRS compliance matters related to discrimination and tax-exempt requirements, including documentation, reporting, and communication as necessary
Maintain and reference tax filings to support audits, financial analysis, and regulatory reporting
Review and post Payroll JE’s, fees, WC on housing, 403b, and Simple IRA entries
Prepare and coordinate annual IRS Form 990 and 990-N filings for applicable entities
Review and post month-end accrual and allocation entries
Guide and direct recording of specific entries in compliance with GAAP
Balance sheet reconciliations – (do or supervise)
Reconcile 941’s to Payroll
Reconcile or review month-end RE, balance sheet accounts, etc
Bad debt entries, make or direct
Financial reporting – monthly, quarterly, etc. (Baker Tilly/Helena)
Financial analysis
File quarterly sales tax returns
File annual environmental returns
File property tax changes and exemptions annually or as necessary
FA- allocations – review and approve
Review and post depreciation & depreciation allocation JE’s
Assist in managing banking relationships
Budgeting and forecasting
Audits – Annual Audit, 990 for MH, other miscellaneous governmental filings
Internal controls and compliance
Team leader
Final review for check run – coding – transactions over $2500
Bank covenants
Cash Flow Management
Manage due to/from JE’s – Intercompany financial dealings between MH – RCC
Manage and review month-end and year-end close processes, journal entries, allocations, and reconciliations
Review and approve bank and balance sheets
Lead the development, monitoring, and forecasting of annual budgets
Provide Variance analysis and financial projections to leadership
Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, tax laws, and internal policies
Oversee cash receipts, weekly giving reports, annual giving statements, and donor reporting
Manage FACTS payment plans, journal entries, and system configurations
Maintain and troubleshoot accounting systems, including Blackbaud, FACTS, Shelby, and related platforms
Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational needs
Qualification
Required
Degree in Finance or Accounting required
Several years of experience in accounting or a related financial position
Possess strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting
Possess strong computer skills
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Possess strong communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work with staff to develop procedures and solve process problems
Ability to multitask and handle interruptions
Possess detail-oriented characteristics
Possess a professional demeanor
Possess strong organizational skills
Possess strong problem-solving skills
Ability to perform tasks and follow through on outstanding items promptly
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff
Ability to uphold a strict level of confidentiality and discretion, keep confidential information that is private and personal in nature private
Preferred
Experience in a non-profit setting is desired
Sage Intacct and Martus experience a plus
Company
Rancho Christian School
Rancho Christian School is a company based out of 31300 Rancho Community Way, Temecula, California, United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase