Position: Bookkeeper – Administrative Assistant

Christ Memorial Lutheran Church is seeking a highly organized, results-oriented team player to serve as a bookkeeper/administrative assistant, reporting to the Director of Operations.

Candidates should apply by May 13, 2024.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support for office staff, manage daily office operations and perform various bookkeeping tasks including:

- Use QuickBooks to track contributions, tuition and other financial information

- Handle A/R and A/P including bill entry, invoicing, online bill payments, collections, coding and applying payments.

- Assist with preparation of monthly financial reporting, including income statements, balance sheets, budget tracking and various financial reports for the preschool.

- Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

- Conduct monthly reconciliations of all accounts to ensure proper recording of transactions.

- Assist with payroll data entry, verification and submission to payroll service provider.

- Greet and assist visitors and vendors; coordinate incoming package and mail deliveries.

- Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, respond to phone and email inquiries; forward prayer and other requests.

- Manage the office calendar and schedule appointments.
- Perform data entry tasks; maintain and update attendance and contact information.
- File and organize paperwork, both physical and electronic.

- Order office, Vacation Bible School and communion supplies.
- Coordinate with staff to organize meetings, weekly services, special services and occasional events.

- Coordinate with staff to update and publish weekly church bulletin.
- Occasional website and Facebook updating.

- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and the Pastor.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

- Associate’s Degree or equivalent education in business, accounting or finance

- 8 years or more experience as a bookkeeper and office administrator

- Legally authorized to work in the United States

- Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft 365 Suite; familiarity with website design programs (wix.com) preferred

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong customer service focus

- Attend a Christian church

Salary

- Commensurate with experience and qualifications

- Benefits include paid time off, health and dental insurance, vision plan, life insurance, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 403(b) plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person