Job Alert: Temple Accountant (Non-Profit Focus)
Temple: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Application Method: Email resume to careers@bapsatlanta.org
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Role & Responsibilities
Manage daily donation tracking (cash/check/digital) using Shelby Systems or similar church/temple software.

Prepare monthly financial reports for temple trustees and BAPS North America HQ.

Handle IRS 990 filings, state sales tax exemptions, and nonprofit compliance.

Oversee vendor payments (ritual supplies, utilities, maintenance).

Coordinate audit processes with external CPAs.

Manage payroll for 15+ temple staff (priests, admin, volunteers).

Budget planning for festivals (Maha Shivratri, Janmashtami) and capital projects.

Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance + CPA preferred

Experience:

3+ years in nonprofit accounting (religious/temple experience prioritized).

Expertise in US nonprofit tax law (IRS 501(c)(3) compliance).

Skills:

Software: QuickBooks Nonprofit, Excel (PivotTables/VLOOKUP), donation platforms (Vanco, Tithe.ly).

Language: Fluent English; Gujarati/Hindi advantage for donor interactions.

Personal: Alignment with BAPS’s values (vegetarianism, no alcohol/smoking).

Salary & Benefits
Base Salary: $55,000–$70,000/year (based on experience)

Benefits:

Health insurance (medical/dental)

401(k) with 4% temple match

Paid pilgrimage leave (15 days/year)

Free vegetarian meals during temple days

Relocation: Assistance available for qualified candidates

Why This Role Matters
*“Manage the finances that enable Atlanta’s largest Hindu temple to serve 20,000+ devotees annually. Your work directly supports:*

Daily aartis and mahaprasad

Youth cultural education

Community outreach (health camps, disaster relief)”

How to Apply
Email: Send to careers@bapsatlanta.org with subject:

“Temple Accountant Application – [Your Name]”

Attach:

Resume (highlight nonprofit experience)

Cover letter explaining your dharmic connection to temple service

References (2 professional, 1 spiritual)

Interview Process:

Round 1: Zoom call with Temple Trustee

Round 2: On-site skills test (QuickBooks scenario)

Round 3: Meeting with Head Priest

Key Notes for Applicants
Work Visa: Temple sponsors H-1B for exceptional candidates (mention need in cover letter).

Dress Code: Business attire (office) / Traditional Indian (festivals).

Culture Fit: Expect questions about your volunteer work in Hindu communities.

About BAPS Atlanta Mandir
Established: 2007

Size: 30-acre complex with 24,000 sq ft mandir

Services: Daily darshan, Bal-Balika classes, Annakut festival (10k+ attendees)

Values: “In the service of society and spirituality”