Overview
Executive Assistant & Finance/Accountant Jobs in Union City, GA at Christian City
Title: Executive Assistant & Finance/Accountant
Company: Christian City
Location: Union City, GA
Salary range $55,000-$62,000, depending on demonstrated work experience
About Christian City
Christian City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children, families, and seniors through compassionate programs and community-centered services. For more than 60 years, Christian City has been committed to creating a supportive environment that empowers individuals to thrive through housing, counseling, education, senior living, and family support services.
At Christian City, we believe in making a meaningful impact through service, integrity, teamwork, and compassion. Our team members play a vital role in advancing our mission and helping us build stronger communities every day.
If you are passionate about serving others and want to work in a mission-driven environment where your contributions matter, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team.
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant and Accountant provides high-level administrative, operational, and accounting support to the CEO and the Administration team at Christian City. This position plays a key role in supporting the organization’s financial operations while ensuring executive and administrative functions run efficiently and professionally.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, dependable, and capable of balancing accounting responsibilities with executive-level administrative support. This role requires strong communication skills, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Executive & Administrative Support
- Provide direct administrative support to the CEO and the Administration team.
- Coordinate calendars, meetings, appointments, and executive scheduling.
- Primary Board Liaison, including preparing materials for Board meetings, including agendas, reports, presentations, and meeting packets.
- Coordinate quarterly employee retreats, leadership meetings, and organizational events.
- Serve as a liaison and point of contact for vendors, consultants, and external partners.
- Manage office correspondence, shared spreadsheets, tracking documents, and organizational reports.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for administrative and financial documents.
- Support special projects and operational initiatives as assigned by leadership.
- Ensure all job-related documents are accurately maintained and properly filed.
- Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned.
Accounting & Financial Responsibilities: As part of the Financial Team
General Accounting & Month-End Closing
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, subledgers, and financial reports for multiple business units.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Reconcile bank statements monthly and research discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate accounting records according to company policies and procedures.
- Analyze reports and provide financial support to leadership as needed.
- Support financial audits and provide requested documentation.
- Maintain organized accounting records and supporting financial documentation.
- Perform additional accounting duties as assigned.
Payroll Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
- Audit and approve payroll runs for completeness and accuracy.
- Maintain payroll records, deductions, benefits, tax withholdings, and employee-related accounting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with payroll audits as needed.
- Balance payroll general ledger accounts to bank statements.
- Coordinate payroll changes related to employee status updates, benefits, and compensation adjustments.
Accounts Payable Responsibilities
- Maintain a working knowledge of the full-cycle Accounts Payable process.
- Establish and maintain vendor records and supporting documentation.
- Process vendor payments through checks and ACH transactions.
- Review invoices and prepare payment selections for processing.
- Create Positive Pay files and upload them to the banking platform.
- Assist with year-end 1099 preparation and reporting processes.
- Maintain organized accounts payable records and ensure timely payment processing.
Credit Card Administration
- Manage the Truist Enterprise Spend Platform (ESP) credit card transaction system.
- Monitor, review, and reconcile company credit card transactions.
- Ensure all receipts, coding, approvals, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and timely.
- Assist leadership with maintaining compliance with financial policies and spending procedures.
Qualifications & Skills
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accounting, payroll, finance administration, or executive support.
- Strong fundamental accounting and bookkeeping skills required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Experience with payroll systems, accounting software, and banking platforms preferred.
- Knowledge of accounts payable, payroll compliance, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
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