Certified Public Accountant

View More JobsCertified Public AccountantPhilippines (No Local)Hot JobTo meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.Job DescriptionFinance employees receive, account for, monitor, and design internal controls to safeguard sacred funds (donated confidentially in obedience to God's commandments) for the Church's religious mission under the direction of senior ecclesiastical leaders.This position is a fully-qualified or journey-level professional accounting position in which the incumbent provides professional accounting expertise in applying appropriate accounting principles to analyze present financial operations, administrative costs and obligations, and estimate future income and expenditures; assembling and analyzing data and transactions; preparing statements and reports; and performing internal audits of system accounts. As such, an incumbent is responsible for the more complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reports.ResponsibilitiesAn Accountant performs the more complex accounting functions in a variety of different settings throughout the Church. In general, incumbents in this position perform the following types of functions:Initiate general ledger file maintenance so that financial statement presentations will be accurate and meaningful.Reconcile accounts, review reconciliations, and make sure that all outstanding items are properly cleared.Prepare special studies and reports for departments and organizations as required.Prepare journal entries and other adjustments to correct errors.Analyze budget requests and explain any budgetary changes resulting from increased costs or changes in programs.Consolidate accounting information for use in accounting statements and summaries.Review expenditures against budget and make necessary reconciliations, investigations, and correcting entries.Assist in preparing various financial estimates and expense reports.Draft correspondence to appropriate parties regarding any differences that require investigation or further action.Review and monitor invoices submitted for payment which exceed certain dollar amounts as defined by policy.Audit project accounts for compliance to policy and correspond with appropriate parties regarding the status of these projects.Assist in evaluating and motivating employees under the direction of a supervisor.May coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions.Act as a resource for Accountant 1 and Accountant 2 incumbents being trained in Church accounting systems.Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.Manage and oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.Conduct regular tax audits and provide support during external audits.Analyze financial data to identify tax-saving opportunities and ensure accurate reporting.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulations, and advise management on potential impacts.Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.Assist in the development and implementation of tax strategies and policies.Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.Prepare and submit various tax and statutory reports to government agencies.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting is required. Certified Public Account is required. Other certifications like CMA or MBA is also acceptable.Incumbents must demonstrate a well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting theory and a knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles preferred.A minimum of four to five years of professional accounting experience is required for this position.Familiarity with Church accounting systems is preferred. Should have the ability to analyze complex accounting problems and propose changes in the accounting system. Should be conversant with and have a familiarity with various standard Church accounting reports.Should have a good understanding of Church financial policies and procedures.Job Identification 369465 Job Category FA - Finance & Accounting Posting Date 10/22/2025, 05:17 AM Locations #13 Temple Drive corner Whiteplains Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila, 1110, PH (No Local) Apply Before 11/01/2025, 04:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Regular or Temporary Regular Worker Type Employee Number of Openings 1 Anúncio/Mais informações Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org. Similar Jobs