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First United Methodist Church Gilbert

Accountant

Pay: $25–$30/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Gilbert, AZ (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

Job Description

Church Accountant (Treasurer)

Description :

As Treasurer of First UMC Gilbert, you have the unique responsibility of carrying out most of the financial decisions made by the Finance Committee. The Discipline (¶258.4b) charges you with broad responsibility for the following three general areas: Disbursing funds: The church treasurer shall disburse all money contributed to causes represented in the local church budget, and such other funds and contributions as the church council may determine.

Reporting:

The church treasurer shall make regular and detailed reports on funds received and expended to the church council and the Finance Committee. Making monthly remittances to the conference treasurer : The treasurer shall remit each month to the conference treasurer all World Service and conference benevolence funds when on hand. Contributions to benevolence shall not be used for any cause other than that to which they have been given.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles Minimum 3 years of working knowledge of Quickbooks Online software Working knowledge of MS Office Software, particularly Excel spreadsheets Roles and Responsibilities Prepare daily asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Issue invoices and collect receivables. Review, record and pay incoming bills on a timely basis. Document and substantiate financial transactions recorded in accounting system. Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options. Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures to staff and finance committee. Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements. Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Complete credit applications and monitor accounts with vendors. Perform monthly reconciliation of credit card statements. Process and post bi-weekly payroll. Perform monthly reconciliation of bank statements. Create general ledger adjusting entries as needed. Assist in budget preparation. Become familiar with and adhere to the United Methodist Book of Discipline guidelines for financial stewardship.

WHAT'S NOT YOUR JOB?

It is also important to be aware of what is not included in your role as treasurer. As treasurer, here are some key tasks that you are not to do: Be personally involved in counting or depositing the offering or other cash Reconcile any church bank account(s) Sign checks Approve expenditures for payment Be involved in the annual audit Serve as the financial secretary of the church

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 15.0 per week

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Gilbert, AZ 85233