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First Presbyterian Church

Financial Assistant

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What they do

An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.

$45,316 / year median in Illinois

-10% projected decline

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Job Description

Purpose To maintain the record keeping of the financial affairs of the church, to maintain information about contributions, to prepare checks, balance all accounts, provide financial statements, and prepare and monitor budgets. Accountability The Financial Assistant is accountable to the Finance Committee and Treasurer for detailed direction, to the Pastor as head of staff, and to the Session Personnel Committee for general guidance in the performance of his/her responsibilities. Responsibilities To maintain the church financial records including: deposits, posting, payroll, bill payments, reconciling bank statements, financial statements, Budgeting State & Federal Tax requirements & year-end reports to the congregation and General Assembly. To provide assistance with Treasurer and Finance Committee for preparation of the budget and monthly financial reporting. To provide oversight and execute necessary recording for the general ledger to the Financial Secretary and Assistant Financial Secretary for weekly receipts and deposits. To work with the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer to provide reporting and assistance to the Endowment Committee for the Church's Investments. To provide assistance to the Stewardship Committee in relation to the annual financial Stewardship Campaign. To provide assistance to the Interpretation & Stewardship committee regarding Wills and Bequests. Relationships To provide Secondary staff support to the Finance Committee. To provide primary staff support to the Treasurer and Financial Secretaries. Evaluation and Compensation Performance reviews will be conducted annually by the Pastor and the Session Personnel Committee. The Session Personnel Committee will annually review the adequacy of compensation. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 4.0 - 8.0 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid time off

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Dental Insurance