What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Church Bookkeeper position at Christ the King Lutheran Church?
Position Overview
At Christ the King, we view the faithful stewardship of our financial resources as critical to serving our mission and ministry. We are seeking an experienced, tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and professional Church Bookkeeper to manage our daily financial operations, digital giving ecosystems, and monthly/annual reporting processes. This is a critical staff position that ensures accuracy, compliance, and absolute transparency for our church community.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Management: Maintain the general ledger utilizing ParishSOFT Accounting software.
* Digital Transaction Oversight: Monitor, manage, and process incoming digital transactions across multiple platforms including Tithe.ly, PayPal, Venmo, and standard ACH transfers.
* Data Reconciliation: Synchronize, update, and reconcile accurate donor records between SimpleChurch and ParishSOFT Accounting.
* Financial Reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly balance sheets, income statements, and specialized fund trading reports for leadership review.
* Payroll & Tax Compliance: Manage staff payroll distributions and maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and local tax requirements.
* Audit Preparation: Organize, catalog, and maintain clear records to facilitate smooth annual internal audits.
Core Duties & Tasks
* Process and pay accounts payable bills efficiently and record weekly deposits.
* Direct unique or non-routine financial questions directly to the Executive Committee.
* Reconcile all corporate credit cards, bank accounts, and digital statement registers monthly.
* Prepare and file all mandatory church tax returns and forms (including W-2s, Form 941, and Wisconsin WT-7).
* Prepare all documentation required for the annual workers' compensation insurance audit.
* Generate and distribute regular financial giving statements directly to church members.
* Accurately create and file annual Forms A and C with the ELCA synod.
Qualifications & Skills
* Experience: Proven prior professional bookkeeping experience, with direct experience in non-profit or house-of-worship fund accounting strongly preferred.
* Technical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency running ParishSOFT Accounting,
SimpleChurch, and handling digital platforms like Tithe.ly, PayPal, and Venmo.
* Soft Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with razor-sharp attention to detail.
* Character: A deep, uncompromised commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and financial trustworthiness.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume detailing their non-profit fund accounting experience directly to the Executive Committee member, Chris Scheuer, Treasurer at treasurer@christ-the-king.org or drop it off at the church office.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Combined Locks, WI 54113
Salary : $20 - $25