Cedar Rapids, Westminster Part-time Bookkeeper

Cedar Rapids, Westminster Part-time Bookkeeper Presbytery of east Iowa Iowa City, IA Job Details Part-time 2 days ago Qualifications Record keeping Microsoft Excel Financial data reconciliation Payroll tax Bachelor's degree in finance Bachelor's degree in business Associate's degree in finance Financial management report preparation Mid-level Finance Financial record maintenance QuickBooks Accounting and finance experience Deposits Productivity software Financial audit support Business Associate's degree 2 years Payroll processing Journal entry management in accounting Full Job Description Westminster Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, seeks a part-time bookkeeper (15 hours per week) to handle a variety of financial operations for the church including, but not limited to, recording and maintaining financial information for all congregation funds, handling payroll and accounts payable. Successful candidate will have a working knowledge of QuickBooks desktop and previous bookkeeping experience, including payroll. This position does not include benefits. Salary is competitive. Westminster is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION RESPONSIBLE TO

Head of Staff / Treasurer

QUALIFICATIONS 1.

Associate or bachelor's degree in business, finance, or other related field. 2. Two or more years; experience as a bookkeeper, including payroll. 3. Knowledge of QuickBooks desktop, Microsoft Excel, and other office software, with the ability to learn new applications. 4. Knowledge of automatic deposit payroll systems and related employer payroll tax reporting. 5. Ability to work in a confidential work environment with sensitive information. 6. Knowledge of flow thru accounts is beneficial.

GENERAL DUTIES 1.

Responsible for recording and maintaining financial information for all funds of the congregation, including operating, rental, and capital. 2. Reconcile accounts and prepare financial reports monthly. 3. Other duties as assigned by Head of Staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Keep records of cash receipts and disbursements, per policy and the budget established by Session. a) Record weekly deposits in QuickBooks desktop. b) Prepare checks for all disbursements and post such payments to the accounting records. c) Maintain all payroll records, make property, liability payments, and provide the staff with required reports. d) Print monthly reports from QuickBooks desktop for the Treasurer (cash receipts and disbursements, revenue/expense against budget, balance sheet, etc.) and create additional Excel reports. e) Enter Journal Entries monthly and yearly. 2. Prepare and file all necessary tax reports, make timely payments of all tax obligations and year-end W-2s. 3. Reconcile all bank accounts monthly. 4. Ensure that financial documents including QuickBooks desktop are regularly backed up to the WPC server. 5. Support the annual external audit/review of the church's financial/accounting records. 6. Provide financial information and reports as requested by Head of Staff (designated funds, ministry team accounts, memorials, foundation, etc.) 7. Attend any meetings that involve Bookkeeper, such as financial, staff etc. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to: Personnel Committee Westminster Presbyterian Church 1285 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Or Email to: