Bookkeeper

Status:  Part Time

Reports to:  Senior Pastor/Treasurer

Hours: 20-30 hours per month 

Summary:  The Bookkeeper is responsible for managing and recording the church’s financial and business transactions, maintaining accurate records, providing timely reports, and ensuring this is done with knowledge of sound accounting principles.  This position will work with the Treasurer and Senior Pastor in accordance with the financial policies and procedures established by the church. 

Job Responsibilities

• ·    Enter all invoices into Accounts Payable, obtain W9’s where necessary, process payments, get payment approvals, and process expense reimbursements
• ·    Create and record journal entries, perform general ledger account reconciliation, and manage chart of accounts
• ·    Balance credit card statements and bank accounts and provide reconciliation to Treasurer
• ·    Establish liability accounts when required and keep accurate records of financial activities to ensure accurate and timely expense distribution 
• ·    Reconcile weekly member contributions
• ·    Track eligible sales tax purchases and submit filing for tax reimbursement 
• ·    Perform month-end and year-end account closing activities and reconciliations 
• ·    Work with the Treasurer and provide best practice accounting guidance for various types of activities and transactions
• ·    Process payroll through ADP software and record journal entry in accounting software (ACS)
• ·    Record employee 403(b) contributions, manage employee withholdings and various income categories
• ·    File 1099’s at year end
• ·    Prepare monthly financial statements and reports and distribute in timely manner to Treasurer and committee chairs
• ·    Prepare annual contribution statements for church members
• ·    Assist in preparation of annual budget
• ·    Provide accounting information to staff and committee chairs relating to the disposition of their accounts
• ·    Maintain complete confidentiality of all church and member financial records
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Qualifications

• ·    Minimum of 3+ years of professional bookkeeping/accounting experience; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred (will consider equivalent years of professional accounting experience), Payroll management: 2 years (preferred)
• ·    Experience with 501c3, non-profit church finances is a plus
• ·    Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel 
• ·    Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and church members
• ·    Knowledge of ACS church software and ADP Payroll software is a plus – must be comfortable in various software environments
• ·    Familiar with financial statements and able to interpret reports
• ·    Strong attention to detail, effective communication & time management for meeting deadlines
• ·    Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to biblical principles and teachings
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Compensation: $24 to $28 - will be based on demonstrated experience and skill level for qualifications listed and the number of hours designated for the position.

Send resumes to: personnel@fbcpinehurst.com