Position Announcement – May 19, 2010

Position

Accounting Manager

Description

Full-time salaried position based in Elgin, Ill., for a not-for-profit organization that provides Pension, Insurance, Foundation, and Credit Union services for 6,000 members and clients nationwide. This fourth-level management position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Brethren Benefit Trust is an agency of the Church of the Brethren, a Protestant denomination founded in 1708 that includes 1,100 congregations, five colleges and one university, one seminary, and more than 20 affiliated retirement communities.

Function

To maintain an accurate daily valuation process and provide support to the CFO.

Scope of Duties

The primary responsibility is to direct the workload of daily valuation of pension and foundation investment funds. Additional responsibilities are to confirm trading activity of mutual fund shares for pension and foundation investment choices; provide backup for payroll, accounts payable and receivable; conduct internal audits and testing for accuracy and compliance within each program offered by BBT; assist in developing a business continuity plan; and other duties assigned by the CFO.

Travel

The Accounting Manager will attend BBT Board meetings and other BBT-related events as assigned.

Knowledge/Experience

Seeking candidates with an undergraduate degree in accounting, business, or related fields, and a CPA is preferred. Requirements include – strong verbal and written communications skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of accounting systems and business planning is desired. Current and active membership in the Church of the Brethren is preferred; current and active membership in a faith community is required.

Salary/Benefits

Competitive with Church Benefits Association agencies of comparable size and scope of services. A full benefits package is included.

Applying

Please send a letter of interest, resume, three references (one supervisor or professor/teacher, one colleague, one friend), and salary-range expectation to Donna March at 1505 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, or dmarch_bbt@brethren.org. For questions or clarification about the position, please call 847-622-3371. For more information about Brethren Benefit Trust, visit www.brethrenbenefittrust.org.

1505 Dundee Ave Elgin IL 60120 * Elgin Illinois 60120-1619
www.brethrenbenefittrust.org
847-695-0200 * 800-746-1505 toll free * 847-742-0135 fax