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SUMMARY:
The Deputy Controller is responsible for account maintenance, receivables and payables in the Investment Trust Management System (FIS/SunGard Charlotte) for the Georgia United Methodist Foundation and its clients. In this role, the Deputy Controller will prepare deposits, disbursements, and various accounting entries for the Foundation’s financial reporting and administration; assist the Controller and the staff of the Loan Program in the administration of the Foundation’s Loan Program and Certificate Program; and keep account files organized and up to date.
REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s degree and related accounting experience
Understanding of Church structure as it relates to the North and South Georgia Conferences
Commitment to The United Methodist Church and the Methodist family of Georgia
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
Familiarity with accounting software, such as Sage 50 Accounting
Commitment to teamwork and leadership
Detail oriented, self-starter
Strong customer service skills
RESPONSIBILITIES - RECEIPT:
Process and record deposits in Investment Management Trust System (FIS/SunGard Charlotte)
Scan checks for deposit to related bank accounts for contributions to Investment Trust Management system.
Send correspondence via email or letter to client for receipt confirmation
Process Development Fund Certificates and mail related statements and other paperwork to clients.
Process stock gifts including recording of stock transfer, computing gift values for tax substantiation letters and distribution of net proceeds to clients
Prepare all tax substantiation letters for gifts of cash and stocks
RESPONSIBILITIES - DISTRIBUTION:
Process checks, ACHs and transfers for distributions from all accounts in Investment Management Trust system
Prepare letters and correspondence for distribution checks, wire transfers, etc.
Setup and maintain Trust Master in SunGard for all scheduled distribution transactions
Process and record operating payments for Foundation administrative and office expenses
Set up or approve ACH and Bill Pay transactions on Operating bank account
RESPONSIBILITIES – INVESTMENTS:
Enter purchase and sale investment transactions at investment manager portal (Wespath Institutional Investments)
Update Wespath daily unit prices into Investment Trust Management System]
RESPONSIBILITIES - REPORTING:
Maintain and update list of client accounts, addresses, and other information in FIS/Charlotte, Excel and Access
Set up new trust and investment accounts in Investment Trust Management system
Set up Investment Trust Management system for daily overnight processing
Provide secondary support for the preparation of account statements
Maintain records and provide support for the accounting requirement for the Foundation for Retired Ministers of the North Georgia Conference
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Secondary support for the Foundation’s Loan Program and related activities
Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation for the annual audit of the Foundation
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned from time-to-time
Russell Jones
Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
rjones@gumf.org
Organization: Georgia United Methodist Foundation
Contact: Russell Jones
Phone: 7704496726