Bookkeeper

First Lutheran Church, PoySippi, WI

Bookkeeper Job Description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Reports To: Pastor and/orChurch Council President

Position Status: Part-Time (averaging 10 hours a week, with an opportunity to do some remote)

Compensation: $18-20 per hour starting based on experience.

Purpose: The Church bookkeeper is responsible for the financial ministry of the church. Works closely with the Finance Ministry, Administrator, and Pastor.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Process the receipt, deposit, and disbursement of all church funds following the ELCA Financial Best Practices for Congregations.
• Record and reconcile all financial offerings received in the financial software
• Maintain and reconcile confidentially all financial information pertaining to receiving, recording, and depositing of funds
• Produce individual charitable giving summaries semi-annually.
• Assure timely payment of invoices
• Manage financial records in the fund accounting software.
• Reconcile all accounts monthly
• Analyze and prepare monthly financial reports for the Finance Ministry for presentation to the Church Council.
• Work with the Finance Ministry and Administrator to prepare an annual budget for approval by the congregation and implement it upon approval.
• Process payroll semi-monthly.
• Ensure state and federal withholdings are promptly paid and timely filed
• File and pay any necessary tax reports.
• Provide the Finance Ministry agenda for discussion and implementation.
• Attend monthly Finance Ministry meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor or church council.

Job Skills and Requirements:

• Good organizational and planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with GAAP ( Generally Accepted Accounting Principals)
• Familiar with Church Fund Accounting software or willing to learn.
• Proficiency in the use of Standard Office Tools (Computer, Telephone, Copy Machine, etc.)
• Self-starter, good at multitasking and prioritizing projects to complete responsibilities in a timely manner
• Should possess strong administrative skills and the ability to work independently without supervision.
• Timely and consistent attendance, including availability for Finance Ministry meetings and Church Council meetings as needed.
• Protect the reputation and integrity of others through strict confidentiality
• Cooperation in scheduling and planning to see that the goals and objectives of the church are being realized

Evaluation and Compensation: Following a 90 day probation period, a review will be completed. An annual review will be done thereafter by the Church Council President and the Pastor. Compensation is reviewed annually.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 12 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Poy Sippi, WI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Poy Sippi, WI: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Poy Sippi, WI

Salary : $18 - $20