What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Secretary position at First Presbyterian Church of Elmira?
Job Overview
As a Financial Secretary, you’ll keep financial records accurate, organized, and ready to support sound decisions. You’ll manage bookkeeping and accounting tasks, process payroll, and help maintain clear financial reports. Your impact: Accurate records and timely reconciliations help colleagues understand financial activity and make informed budgeting decisions.
Responsibilities
- Record transactions using double-entry bookkeeping, including debits and credits, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable; process payroll and maintain supporting documentation.
- Complete bank reconciliation, account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Use accounting systems and financial software to maintain records, analyze accounts, and prepare financial reports.
- Support budgeting and apply relevant accounting standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Skills
- Required: Bookkeeping or bookkeeper experience; accounting and finance experience; knowledge of accounting, financial concepts, spreadsheets, and accounting software.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage, Quicken, or Xero is useful; experience with other accounting systems is also relevant.
- Understanding of account analysis, financial report writing, and reconciliation practices.
- Experience in corporate accounting, non-profit accounting, or public accounting is preferred, not required.
Pay: $20.76 - $22.50 per hour
Expected hours: 12.0 – 18.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Elmira, NY 14905
Salary : $21 - $23