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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Bookkeeper
Supervision: Senior Pastor and Business Management Committee
Position Purpose: To keep the financial and statistical records of
the congregation
Responsibilities: In conjunction with and by the direction of the
Treasurer of
the congregation and Business Management Committee:
- Do bookkeeping and maintain financial records of the congregation
and preschool
- Pay congregational obligations and staff salaries
in a timely manner
- Perform the counting of all offerings and revenue
- Record membership
contributions
- Prepare quarterly contribution statements
- Record annual pledges
- Assist Business Management Committee
with preparation of church budget
- Assist with the preparation of
the financial portion of the Annual Report
of the congregation and the annual synodical "Congregational Report"
- Provide
financial reports to the Congregation Council and committees as requested
- Meet monthly with the Business Management Committee
- Meet
monthly with the accountant
- Support stewardship efforts and attend
related Stewardship Committee meetings
- Order all supplies, equipment,
curriculum, etc. for the church
- Prepare price/service comparisons
for church business purchases and contracts
- Maintain church membership
database:
a. Change of address
b. New members, transfers, births, deaths, etc.
c. Access membership lists for mailing
d. Update information to send to envelope mailing company
e. Maintain membership profiles, Communion records and Time
and Talent information
f. Provide information for church directory on an annual
basis
Working Conditions:
Hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Thursday (one hour lunch)
One evening per month to meet with the Business
Management Committee
Occasional special meetings of the Business Management
Committee
Occasional special meetings of the Stewardship Committee
Need access to auto for errands (accountant, bank,
etc.)
Attend weekly staff meetings
Qualifications:
Strong human relations and effective communication
skills
Experience and knowledge in bookkeeping, payroll,
and office management
Two year Associate Degree or equivalent desirable
Experience with Windows-based accounting programs
Ability to work with others on a multiple staff
Committed to maintaining confidentiality
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