Church Bookkeeper

Job Description – Bookkeeper

Steele Creek Presbyterian Church at Pleasant Hill

Purpose:

The Bookkeeper tracks income to the church, pays bills, manages the payroll and benefits for employees, and prepares regular reports for the church.

Organization:

The Bookkeeper will report to the Senior Pastor with oversight coming from the Session and Administration & Personnel Ministry Team and will work closely with the Finance Ministry Team. The position will be a part-time, staff position. Hours of work will include weekdays and one evening per month.

Responsibilities:

General Banking and Investments

• Oversee sorting, counting, balancing, depositing, and posting receipts
• Post contributions to contributor database on a weekly basis
• Record and post special fund receipts and disbursements
• File and track bills for church general fund
• Process bills for approval by staff, team leaders or committee chairs
• Print checks, post expenses, get checks signed
• Prepare quarterly and year-end contribution statements

Other bookkeeping tasks

• Attend monthly Finance Committee meetings
• Provide Balance Sheet and Income Statements to the Finance Committee and Session
• Reconcile bank statements and make necessary journal entries timely
• Assist Ministry Teams and Session with establishing an Annual Budget
• Serve as the church’s liaison for any audits
• File tax reimbursement requests

Stewardship

• Process, track, and report pledges during campaign
• Support Stewardship Committee as needed

Payroll/Benefits

• Coordinate with payroll biweekly services
• Review and reconcile benefit invoices
• Process new hires and terminations regarding payroll and benefits including COBRA as needed
• Process benefit changes and new benefit enrollments; assist in annual benefit enrollment

Technical Skills Needed:

• Experience with QuickBooks required
• Microsoft Office proficiency – Excel, Word, and Outlook required

Competencies Needed:

• Confidentiality
• Proven and effective communication skills
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders (e.g. staff, church members, vendors, etc.)
• Problem-solving skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and well organized
• Aptitude to manage several projects simultaneously

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate degree or higher-level education in accounting, bookkeeping or related field
• Two years of related experience

Additional Skills Desired:

• Experience with Church Planning Center software a plus
• Church or non-profit experience preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20