Financial Services Accounting and Project Coordinator

Rio Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Rio Texas Conference is a vibrant faith-based organization dedicated to serving diverse communities across a broad geographic area. Our mission is to connect churches with people in need, fostering hope, community, and spiritual growth through vital missions and strong leadership.

Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Services Accounting and Project Coordinator to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial operations, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support various projects within our organization. This position plays a vital role in supporting strong financial operations and Conference property management by maintaining internal controls, producing accurate financial records, and ensuring timely, compliant financial and property administration.

This position supports the mission of The United Methodist Church to form disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. The role requires the ability to learn the structure, ministries, and processes of the UMC to effectively communicate information, coordinate resources, and support conference operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, technical proficiency and a passion for service.

Duties

Accounting and Department Project Support

• Process expense reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, disbursement requests, and other financial documentation.
• Process annual apportionment calculations and monthly apportionment notices to local churches.
• Reconcile assigned Conference purchasing card statements.
• Process departmental disbursements and accounts payable requests.
• Attend Equitable Compensation meetings and process applications, disbursements, and related documentation.
• Assist with Local Church Report administration and support churches during the annual reporting process.
• Coordinate annual collection and reporting of statistical information for the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA).
• Assist with organized financial records and church statistical data to support audits, financial reporting, and GCFA) tracking.
• Provide accounting and project reporting support for Conference leadership teams and committees, including Finance Table, Board of Trustees, Equitable Compensation Committee, Board of Pensions and other conference sub-committees as assigned.
• Assist in the preparation of departmental budgets and financial reports and conference statistics.
• Update annual financial forms, including IRS mileage reimbursement/business mileage rates, and Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) calculation.
• Support compliance with internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial policies.
• Collaborate with the Comptroller and Director of Financial Services/Treasurer to evaluate, improve, and establish accounting procedures that strengthen financial accountability, efficiency, and transparency.
• Oversee reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including the reconciliation and roll-forwards of designated and restricted gifts on a timely basis.
• Assist with the district accounting functions.
• Assist with account reconciliations and accounts receivable functions in accordance with organizational policies and generally accepted accounting principles.

Conference Church Property Administration

Provide administrative support for Conference real estate and property management activities, including:

• Coordinate administrative support related to Conference real estate matters.
• Receiving and assisting with the assessment of church properties following closure.
• Assisting with church closure documentation, resolutions, and legal requirements.
• Coordinating deed preparation, title work, and related property documentation.
• Preparing, maintaining, and monitoring lease agreements, renewal schedules, and property use documentation.
• Coordinating financial documentation associated with Conference-owned properties.
• Processing invoices related to Conference-owned properties.
• Monitoring property recurring financial deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Working with real estate professionals regarding property valuations, sales, and transactions.
• Assisting with state and local filings and monitoring property tax exemptions and compliance.
• Supporting property sales, redevelopment projects, and related documentation.
• Reviewing Cabinet and Board of Trustees actions to facilitate execution of property-related decisions.
• Prepare required reporting related to the Board of Trustees property matters for the Pre-Conference Report, BAC- Business of the Annual Conference (Part II) and Conference Journal.
• Coordinate vendor services for maintenance, repairs, inspections, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field with five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or financial administration.
• Experience in nonprofit or church administration preferred
• Experience in property management or real estate administration preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with finance leadership and other departments.
• Experience using accounting, financial reporting, and database systems.
• Ability to extract, analyze, and present financial information from multiple systems.
• Ability to prepare professional reports, presentations, correspondence, and committee materials.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to learn Conference software applications.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desirable but not required.

Join us in making a meaningful difference through your expertise in accounting and property administration.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Property management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person