Church Bookkepper

Church Bookkeeper

POSITION

Administrative Assistant

DEFINITION

This position is primarily a bookkeeping position with some light administrative duties as needed, and weekday interfacing with the congregation and guests .

DUTIES:

• Record, track & deposit weekly offering.
• Pay & track bills weekly as needed.
• Process payroll bi-monthly along with quarterly reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Maintain member giving records.
• Work with church leaders to provide financial reports for proper oversight for monthly administrative meetings.
• Work with designated team quarterly to audit books & giving.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The bookkeeper must be proficient in using Microsoft Office, able to understand basic accounting practices; be willing to learn Shelby Financials software, email, pass a background check. The person's organizational, proofreading, and written and verbal communication skills should be of high quality. A working knowledge of copy machines and postal regulations would be helpful.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The Bookkeeper should be efficient, personable, and reliable. Their attitude should be comfortable, warm and service oriented. We seek an individual who is detail-oriented with good memory skills and the ability to take clear, concise instruction. The Bookkeeper should be honest, punctual, willing to be flexible and accept changes in working time and tasks. The Bookkeeper t must operate with the utmost confidentiality, as they will have access to sensitive information regarding church members.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

The position reports to the Pastor and is also overseen by the Board of Stewards. The Bookkeeper works with all staff relating to payroll as well as budgets for ministry areas.

TIME COMMITMENT

It is expected that the Administrative Assistant will work 10- 20 hours per week.

COMPENSATION

This position is paid on an hourly basis. Pay equal to experience - starting range $15-25 per hour. Time cards are to be submitted bi-monthly. Paid time off and holiday time is described in the Personnel Policy.

EVALUATIONS

Newly hired individuals will be under a 3 month probationary period. This is a non-contract position with evaluations expected at the end of 90 days and annually thereafter.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Bookkeeping:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person