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Finance Bookkeeper:
Part-Time Paid Position

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16-20 per week, hours flexible


Experience:
• Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Experience (GAAP)

Purpose

To accurately record, disperse, and report Grace Community Chapel funds and financial matters per the specified guidelines, policies, and procedures. To provide feedback or concerns regarding any inconsistencies, issues, guidelines, policies or procedures that the Finance Chair and/or Treasurer should consider or provide additional guidance on.

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Accountability
The Finance Bookkeeper will be accountable to the Deacon Finance Chair and/or Treasurer, and to the Ministries Director for the daily management of tasks.​

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Relationship
All staff members of Grace Community Chapel are engaged with the church in its mission. In order to effectively serve the church, it is essential that all staff members approach their duties and responsibilities with an attitude of support for one another, recognizing that the workflow varies throughout the year and often requires the special support of all to accomplish some tasks. Thus, all staff members are expected to work in harmony with one another, with the volunteers, members of the congregation, the officers, committees, and organizations. The nature of the work of the church requires discretion, tact, and confidentiality.

Job Skills and Requirements

  • A demonstrated ability to follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or a minimum of an associate’s degree in an accounting discipline from an accredited educational institution

  • Practical experience in fund-based accounting and account reconciliation

  • Practical experience in Non-Profit Accounting

  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including Accounting type software, Word, and Excel.  Specific knowledge in Quickbooks Online a definite plus. 

  • Attention to detail and precision in account reconciliation and report generation

  • A commitment to good interpersonal relationships, teamwork, and support of church ministries

  • A commitment to confidentiality regarding all account records of the church, staff, and members

  • Dependable attendance

  • A demonstrated Christian faith commitment

Job Responsibilities and Duties

  • Enter weekly contributions to the general fund, building fund, special funds, and donor designated funds

  • Prepare annual giving statements

  • Keep confidential all financial contribution information

  • Administer Bill.com and enter other expenses submitted for payment, cut checks, submit to the Treasurer for signature, and prepare for mailing

  • Transfer all weekly designated giving to the proper funds via ACH

  • Balance checking account and investment accounts

  • Prepare monthly reports for the church boards and individual ministry teams

  • Process payroll on a semi-monthly basis

  • Perform Workers Compensation Audit

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax forms 

  • Make necessary deposits and prepare W-2s at year-end

  • Prepare for and cooperate with those appointed to perform reviews of financial records

  • Perform other necessary and related work as may be assigned (i.e., special reports for different ministry staff and church board members)

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