POSITION:  Church Bookkeeper

POSITION STATUS: Temporary Part-Time

REPORTS TO:  Senior Pastor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Church Bookkeeper reports to the Senior Pastor and is responsible for administering all aspects of the church finances and works in partnership with the Trustees. This includes processing all income, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations, month end financial reports, annual budget development, and other statistical tracking.

The successful candidate will handle sensitive information with strict discretion and will be a team player who can collaborate effectively with staff and volunteers to support the First Baptist Church Values and Vision.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare quarterly giving or contribution statements.
• Enter weekly contributions to general fund, building fund, special funds, and donor designated funds.
• Enter all invoices submitted for payment, cut checks, submit to treasurer for signature, and prepare for mailing.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Church Board.
• Manage semimonthly payroll timely and accurately.
• Monitor the monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll tax forms.
• Process and review W-2s at year-end.
• Credit cards management for staff and volunteers.
• Perform other necessary and related work as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping experience in a church or business environment.
• Payroll skills and the use of Intuit QuickBooks software is required
• Experience with Servant Keeper a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and Word.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in account reconciliation and report generation.
• Exceptional organization and interpersonal skills
• Experience delivering excellent customer service and meeting deadlines
• Willingness to work in a small office environment with a commitment to teamwork
• Stationary work occasionally requires ascending and descending stairs, moving and traversing within office to access file cabinets and office machinery.

Salary Range:            Negotiable depending on experience and education

Hours:                        Flexible up to 25 hours/week