Finance Clerk

Church at the Cross (CATC) is a driven, dynamic, and hungry multicultural church in the heart of Central FL. CATC is looking to do whatever it takes to make much of Jesus. We’re not holding on to old models and methods for tradition’s sake but rather constantly evaluating how to do things most creatively and effectively to reach people for the Gospel. We have an enormous task to accomplish and a long way to go, but we are on the right track.

We seek a passionate and driven Finance Clerk with a heart to ensure our incoming and outgoing funds are processed accurately and efficiently. Church at the Cross is located in one of the fastest growing areas within the country, with a constant influx of new families from all over the country and world pouring into our community. Central Florida Christian Academy (CFCA) is our largest ministry with nearly 500 students on campus every day.

I. QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma

· 3 years of experience in accounting, data processing, or other clerical function

· Heart for service to the Lord

· Intermediate to Advanced Level Excel skills – to include formulas, pivot tables, etc.

· Self-motivated, self-directed requiring minimal supervision

· Embrace change and can adapt quickly with a “whatever it takes” attitude

· Able to figure it out, follow through, and get it done

· Strong ability to relate to all staff with compassion, humility, and confidence

· Requires technical skills, flexibility, and excellent interpersonal skills

· Ability to identify and meet strict time constraints for specific tasks

II. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Finance Clerk works under the direction and/or approval of the Executive Director of Operations and Finance Director.

Contributions

· Collect and accurately post contributions to member accounts.

· Post journal entries (JE’s) that reflect weekly contributions

· Provide management reporting surrounding weekly contributions

Accounts Payable

· Scan and route invoices to appropriate approvers and ensure their proper coding and timely processing for payment

· Print checks, route for signature, and mail them to the appropriate vendors

Incoming Revenues

· Collect and accurately process non-contribution revenue.

· Review, analyze, and post tuition revenue, state scholarship funding, and other school revenue to student accounts and post them via JE’s

· Balance point-of-sale and other 3rd party revenue providers and make appropriate JE’s

Financial Analysis

· Perform analysis on all work processed to ensure it meets CATC/CFCA’s standards, proper accounting/coding has been complete, and provide feedback to management as needed

Executive Assistant

· Provide executive assistant level tasks to supervisor/Executive Team

General Expectations:

· Complete other duties as assigned by your supervisor or the Executive Team.

· A teachable and an enthusiastic learner.

· Maintains flexible working hours as determined by the needs of the ministry.

· Attends regular church, school, and team staff meetings as required.

· Develop detailed knowledge of operation and integration of all systems.

· Begin and end projects within reasonable timeframes and communicates needs.

· Proficient with current technology and communication tools.

· Aligned with organizational vision, goals, values, and policies.

· Works well with others and within a team environment