At ACST powered by Vanco, we bring together two mission-driven organizations united in service to ministries, churches, schools, and the communities they serve. ACST is guided by a longstanding purpose to build the Kingdom by being a trusted partner in the daily ministry life of every church, delivering solutions that help ministries operate with greater clarity, connection, and impact. Vanco complements this mission through its commitment to serve those who enrich their communities, providing secure, intuitive payment and administrative technology trusted by tens of thousands of faith-based and nonprofit organizations. Together, ACST and Vanco offer a seamlessly connected ecosystem that empowers organizations to spend less time managing systems and more time focusing on people and purpose.

In 2024, ACST launched a bookkeeping service to provide churches with the financial support and expertise they need to grow healthy, thriving ministries. Our mission is simple: to help churches simplify, organize, and manage their finances so they can focus on what matters most serving their communities.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team. If you’re excited about using your skills to make a meaningful impact and help churches succeed, we’d love to hear from you!

As our Accounting Manager, you will:

- Prepare and/or meticulously review all journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, with a focus on monthly management reports, focusing on trend analysis and variance reporting for various product categories.

- Act as the operational lead for the annual financial audit, responsible for coordinating the preparation of all audit schedules and ensuring the accuracy of supporting documentation provided to the auditors.

- Manage timely filings for state/local taxes, business licenses, and regulatory requirements.

- Develop, document, and implement accounting policies and internal controls to improve efficiency and scale with company growth.

- Manage and optimize the accounts payable function, ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely payment processing, and accurate recording of expenses and liabilities.

- Assist with ERP implementations or migrations and optimize current software to streamline workflows.

- Research technical accounting topics and provide appropriate direction for the department.

- Manage and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of cross-training and continuous process improvement.

- Maintain technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and benchmarking best practices within professional networks.

Who are you:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5+ years of progressive experience, with a thorough command of GAAP and general accounting theory.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and have experience navigating or implementing ERP systems and accounting software.

- Ability to work without direct supervision, take ownership of work products and efficiently manage tasks and time in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize fluctuating demands while maintaining high attention to detail.

- Proven ability to train, coach, and direct others while fostering positive relationships company-wide.

- High level of discretion when handling sensitive and confidential documents.

- Preferred Qualifications: CPA, Audit experience, Merger and Acquisition experience.

What we offer:

This role is a remote, work from home role in one of our approved states.

100% Employer Paid Health Insurance (Employee HSA Plan Only), Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

Additional benefits include Health Insurance (Base, Buy-up or HSA Plan), Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D

9 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and 4 weeks PTO

8-weeks paid parental leave (after 6 months of employment)

Paid days off to Volunteer

401(k) Plan with employer match

Competitive benefits and pay

Small collaborative teams where you can impact both outcome and culture

Ongoing professional development opportunities and a focus on promotion internally.

The annual starting base pay for this position typically starts between $100,000-$120,000. Placement within the range is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, location, and equity with internal team members. Total compensation for this position includes quarterly commissions.  

For remote positions, employees must reside in one of the following locations: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK,OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV. All other states are not in consideration for this role at this time.

Vanco is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.