Posted: 09-Jun-26
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Type: Full Time
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About the Role
First Presbyterian Church of Jackson is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of the church and its ministries—First Presbyterian Day School (FPDS) and Twin Lakes Camp & Conference Center (TL). This role is key to maintaining accurate payroll and benefits records, and assisting in general accounting functions that support the Gospel ministry through operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Process payroll across all ministries on designated payroll cycles
- Monitor employee benefits enrollment, changes, and compliance
- Ensure payroll data accuracy, including tax withholdings and direct deposit verification
- Reconcile payroll-related transactions and deductions
- Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries
- Track PTO balances and reporting
Accounting & Financial Transactions
- Process journal entries, vendor payments, and check disbursements
- Ensure payroll taxes are accurately calculated, remitted, and reported
- Conduct audits of payroll data and reconcile discrepancies
- Reconcile retirement contributions and match benefits invoices with deductions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience (e.g., 5+ years in payroll/accounting with demonstrated technical proficiency)
- At least 3 years of experience in payroll processing and general accounting
- Familiarity with payroll systems
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience with Shelby financial software is a plus
- Understanding of nonprofit or ministry environments preferred
Summary
This role offers an opportunity to use your accounting expertise in a purpose-driven environment. You will contribute to the financial health of the church and its ministries through diligent payroll and accounting work. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to serve in a Christ-centered organization, we invite you to apply.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience (e.g., 5+ years in payroll/accounting with demonstrated technical proficiency)
- At least 3 years of experience in payroll processing and general accounting
- Familiarity with payroll systems
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience with Shelby financial software is a plus
- Understanding of nonprofit or ministry environments preferred
