Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Full-Charge Bookkeeper at St. John's United Methodist Church Full-Charge Bookkeeper at St. John's United Methodist Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

This position is responsible for the management of all monies and statements within the life of the Church. We are looking for someone to help us maintain our financial responsibilities and integrity. This includes posting contributions and sending giving statements, managing payroll, taxes, and payables. This position works closely with the Church Finance Committee and the Church Treasurer.

Hours:

20 per week

In Office Required:

4-days per week during office hours (8:00-2:00); Mondays required.

Requirements:

Minimum of three years experience with formal accounting training and at least two professional references. A background and reference check will be conducted. Local candidates are preferred.

Essential Skills:

Mastery of standard accounting software (eg. Sage, Quickbooks) and proficiency in Excel; excellent written and spoken communication skills; organized with attention to detail and accuracy; ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion; ability to work as part of a team.

Duties:

The essential duties of this position are listed below:

Finances:

Follow Church established bookkeeping procedures. This includes printing checks, maintaining general ledger, updating journal entries; posting and maintaining accounting ledgers; maintaining internal control systems.

Contributions:

Recount and verify Sunday receipts and daily receipts with a volunteer or office staff person; prepare deposits in the presence of another individual; maintain on-line contribution records; enter membership contributions into software module; and maintain giving records.

Banking:

Reconcile statements; maintain all financial accounts; manage transfers between accounts; maintain ACH donations; draft direct deposit for payroll.

Accounts Payable:

research, code, and obtain approval of all invoices; computer entry of approved payables; correspond with vendors to resolve billing issues in conjunction with office manager; secure appropriate number of check signers for all checks.

Financial Reports:

Generate monthly reports for record keeping; prepare quarterly contribution statements; coordinate and distribute year-end documents; provide monthly revenue and expenses with the budget status included; maintain annual articles of incorporation and report to the Secretary of State.

Payroll:

Track overtime and time off; calculate time cards and prepare and post payrolls; make corresponding G/L entries;

Insurance:

Maintain all Insurance records; facilitate insurance renewals and produce annual payroll audits in conjunction with the Trustees.

Budget:

Use Excel to assist the Finance Committee to develop and monitor the budget; produce monthly balance sheets and restricted funds reports.

Taxes:

Prepare, file and pay all state and federal taxes (monthly, quarterly, annual).

Employee Records:

Maintain employee files and records in conjunction with the Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC).

Salary/Compensation:

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