Accountant I
Atlanta Mission
Ending Homelessness.
Is there really a way to End Homelessness? Would it stir your spirit, excite your imagination and engage your creativity to know that Atlanta Mission is committed to demonstrating, and then sharing with other organizations across the country and around the world, a transformational model of care, restoration and accountability that effectively addresses the causes, patterns and impact of homelessness? Not just restored housing, but restored health, restored souls and transformed lives. Experiencing the love of Jesus Christ through the talented professional staff and volunteers at Atlanta Mission, guests are guided toward personalized success outcomes, utilizing customizable tools and services that address varied individual needs and circumstances.
Atlanta Mission becomes a bridge back to community life with dignity and a new set of tools to create a future of hope and possibility. Driven by compassion in
Jesus’ name and informed by a metrics-based, continuous improvement approach to best practices, Atlanta Mission is the city's largest and longest running provider of services to homeless men, women and children. Established in 1938, through strategic community partnerships in financial services, mental health, medical care and job retraining,
Atlanta Mission provides emergency shelter, temporary shelter, recovery programming, job attainment services and transitional housing to more than 1,000 men, women and children daily. With a mission to transform, through Christ, the lives of those facing homelessness, Atlanta Mission aims to serve and lift all of those facing homelessness in the city, even those who do not come to their facilities.
Financial Leadership
Greg Copeland has served as Atlanta Mission’s Chief Financial Officer since 2008. Greg oversees the financial aspects of all of Atlanta Mission’s operations, including audits, payroll, taxes and investments. In addition, Greg manages the Facilities Management function for all of Atlanta Mission’s ministry centers.
Greg has more than twenty years’ experience managing the finances of large
nonprofit organizations and universities. Prior to joining the Atlanta Mission team, Greg served at YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Inc., national headquarters of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America; Atlanta University Center, Inc.; Clark Atlanta University; and Hands on Atlanta.
The Mission:
Transforming, through
Christ, the lives of those
facing homelessness. ”
Greg has also been an independent consultant for various firms around the Atlanta area. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Georgia State University.
Programs
Atlanta Mission's programs are shining the light of Christ’s love to the city of Atlanta, specifically to those who are struggling with job loss, trauma, tragedy, addiction, domestic violence or any number of life-controlling issues. Atlanta Mission defines itself by a Christ-centered culture focused on serving others so that each person would know and be transformed by Christ and grow in Him by hearing and experiencing the gospel.
Through successful resource development ($10M-$12M year), in-kind giving ($3M year), revenue provided through its resale stores ($3M year) and careful stewardship ($18M endowment), Atlanta Mission helps those they serve find a firm foundation as a new creation in Christ and find the strength to make new life choices.
High-profile supporters like Coca-Cola, Accenture, Wells Fargo, PriceWaterhouse Coopers, Home Depot, SunTrust, Deloitte and many others have recognized and embraced the innovation taking place through Atlanta Mission. Two years ago, a regular Tuesday men’s Bible-study attendee at Atlanta Mission chaired a community-wide capital campaign that raised $6.5M for expansion of The Potter’s House facilities. In addition, each year Connor Partners, a well-known transformational change consulting firm in Atlanta, selects a single non-profit organization for an all-out commitment to
transformational change in an organization selected for its high-value impact potential. In 2014 they selected Atlanta Mission as their focus charity, providing loaned executives and key strategic services. This grant is allowing Atlanta Mission to measure and capture the kind of outcomes that inform and validate increasingly sophisticated and yet personalized methods to bring about dramatic and sustainable change in those lives Atlanta Mission touches.
Because the reasons for homelessness are complex, Atlanta Mission provides a variety of services designed to meet men, women and children where life has led them. Various design elements have become the subject of intensive study and measurement over the last three years. These well researched and documented indices are converted to dashboard reporting for clients in each of five critical areas: physical, emotional, spiritual, social and vocational. Atlanta Mission’s ministry centers include: The Shepherd’s Inn (shelter and recovery programs for men); Fuqua Hall (transitional living for men); The Potter’s House (men’s recovery program
to men and women as they take the courageous step away from homelessness and addiction toward a new life in Christ.
Atlanta Mission’s shelters offers a warm, safe place to sleep, three hot meals each day and a staff team ready to engage relationally with guests to meet their individual needs and to minister to them with the love of Christ. Serving approximately 600 homeless men, women and children each day, the shelter teams work with men and women to secure jobs, find housing solutions or enter
a recovery program. With Christ as their example, the team ministers to every one individually. Both the teams and volunteers make-up beds before each guest arrives for the evening and guests are served hot, nutritious meals, creating a comfortable, restful environment.
Some who come to the shelters choose to enter Atlanta Mission’s recovery programs, which offers long-term residential discipleship and recovery to approximately 280 men and women on three campuses located in Atlanta and in northeast Georgia. Some men choose to move to Atlanta Mission’s transitional living programs, a home for men who have completed the Mission's shelter or recovery programs. Serving approximately 150 men, the transitional living
program consists of dorm rooms for clients who volunteer, work full time and/or attend school. These men stay in the dorm for a minimum of six months and graduate after completing individual goals. This program, in particular, provides extended support to men who are overcoming tragic losses, difficult circumstances and destructive lifestyles.
Atlanta Mission also provides men and women with a much needed opportunity to seek employment. The shelter-based Job Attainment programs helps prepare men and women for job search, provides them coaching and support during the job search process and even provides them with appropriate attire and a place to stay while they're becoming accustomed to a new job.
look at myself, the way I look at
Christ. My decisions are better. The
way I think about things, the way I
think about people, the way I think
about women, my family, they're
all Christ centered now."
-The Potter's House Graduate, on
how his life has changed since
encountering Atlanta Mission
Position Overview
The Accountant I for Atlanta Mission is a critical member of the ministry's Accounting and Finance Team, led by Greg Copeland, Chief Financial Officer. He or she will administer all aspects of the payroll and accounts payable functions. Additionally, this position will ensure timely and accurate filing and record-keeping for all areas of responsibility. The Accountant I reports to Mr. Rich Jones, Accounting Manager.
Desired Candidate Attributes
Strong personal walk with God that is shown through actions and lifestyle as well as exhibiting a maturity level that others aspire to reach—a role model for others;
A passion for evangelism, of people coming to know Christ and of life transformation and seeking a desire to support that passion by providing accurate and timely accounting services for the organization. A fierce desire to be a part of and contribute to a Christ-centered, Biblically-focused culture;
A personal commitment and strong belief in the role that a body of Christian believers plays in the life of a Christian and commitment to a body believers. Active member of a local church with a history of volunteer leadership and involvement;
A strong belief and faith in and a dependence on Christ and the ability to articulate this to others; Commitment to serve and interact with Atlanta Mission clients and guests with compassion, grace,
mercy, dignity and respect;
Demonstrated track record (minimum four years’ experience or more) of achieving best practice standards in accounts payable and payroll. ADP payroll software and Great Plains accounting software experience is a plus;
Established professional image; Strong accounting skills;
Working knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for accounting and payroll; Ability to communicate with absolute clarity;
High emotional and organizational intelligence evidenced by success over time in multiple settings; Known for integrity, honesty and credibility – willing to “walk the walk”;
Well organized, diligent and reliable in following through on commitments; Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where multitasking is constant; Proven ability to be a self-starter;
Heart to serve and a head for strategy and innovation;
Must reside in the greater Atlanta area or be willing to relocate;
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or a related field is required. Relevant work experience will be considered.
