Church Bookkeeper Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Church Bookkeeper Steele Creek Presbyterian Church 15000 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28278 Job Description – Bookkeeper Steele Creek Presbyterian Church at

Pleasant Hill Purpose:

The Bookkeeper tracks income to the church, pays bills, manages the payroll and benefits for employees, and prepares regular reports for the church.

Organization:

The Bookkeeper will report to the Senior Pastor with oversight coming from the Session and Administration & Personnel Ministry Team and will work closely with the Finance Ministry Team. The position will be a part-time, staff position. Hours of work will include weekdays and one evening per month.

Responsibilities:

General Banking and Investments Oversee sorting, counting, balancing, depositing, and posting receipts Post contributions to contributor database on a weekly basis Record and post special fund receipts and disbursements File and track bills for church general fund Process bills for approval by staff, team leaders or committee chairs Print checks, post expenses, get checks signed Prepare quarterly and year-end contribution statements Other bookkeeping tasks Attend monthly Finance Committee meetings Provide Balance Sheet and Income Statements to the Finance Committee and Session Reconcile bank statements and make necessary journal entries timely Assist Ministry Teams and Session with establishing an Annual Budget Serve as the church’s liaison for any audits File tax reimbursement requests Stewardship Process, track, and report pledges during campaign Support Stewardship Committee as needed Payroll/Benefits Coordinate with payroll biweekly services Review and reconcile benefit invoices Process new hires and terminations regarding payroll and benefits including COBRA as needed Process benefit changes and new benefit enrollments; assist in annual benefit enrollment

Technical Skills Needed:

Experience with QuickBooks required Microsoft Office proficiency – Excel, Word, and Outlook required

Competencies Needed:

Confidentiality Proven and effective communication skills Able to build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders (e.g. staff, church members, vendors, etc.) Problem-solving skills Accuracy, attention to detail, and well organized Aptitude to manage several projects simultaneously

Education and Experience Required:

Associate degree or higher-level education in accounting, bookkeeping or related field Two years of related experience

Additional Skills Desired:

Experience with Church Planning Center software a plus Church or non-profit experience preferred

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift

Work Location:

In person