AP/Finance Assistant

Job Title: AP/Finance Assistant

Team: Business

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Finance Manager

Direct Reports: One

Effective Date: April 2025

Position Summary

The AP/Finance Assistant is responsible for providing accounting and administrative support to the Finance Department. Process accounts payable and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures. Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data, and other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

For Employment with Oliver Gospel

A believer in Jesus Christ

Affirm without reservation Oliver Gospel’s Statement of Faith

Fully support Oliver Gospel’s Mission and Vision Statements

Ability and desire to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employees

Be on time and ready to work at the assigned work location on every scheduled day of work

Due to sensitivity for potential impact upon Oliver Gospel’s Program Participants, the use of tobacco

and/or vaping products is not permitted during scheduled work hours or at any Oliver Gospel event

Valid South Carolina driver’s license

For the AP/Finance Assistant

Some college preferred

Training or equivalent experience in accounts payables and bookkeeping

Working knowledge of Excel

Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting-based software

Ability to fulfill a work schedule that typically aligns with regular banking hours

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, with proper boundaries

Proven ability to work independently while staying aligned with the priorities of the supervisor

Position Responsibilities

Data and journal entry of financial transactions, primarily AP

Assist in month end close processes

Preparing bills, invoices and bank deposits

Pick up, sort and distribute mail as needed

Take deposits to the bank

Work with Development Dept. as needed

Communicate concerns and trends to the supervisor

Ordering and monitor budgets of all supplies (centralized concept)

Back up, mail pick up from front desk

Back up, payroll processing

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Core Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong math and analytical skills

Strong time management skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to honor confidences and keep confidential information

Ability to perform all duties with integrity and excellence

Model a servant attitude

Mental and Physical Demands

Ability to work in a changing, growth-oriented environment

Ability to concentrate and apply mental processes

Ability to work with disruptions, critical issues and emotional individuals

Ability to operate with a positive attitude

Ability to move seamlessly from one task to another

Ability to participate in travel experiences

Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time

Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery for long periods of time

Ability to move about inside the facility to engage employees, clients and/or guests

Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, reach upward and/or outward in performing tasks

Ability to frequently lift, carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds

Ability to engage in limited exposure to health-related issues such as colds, viruses, etc.