Bookkeeper

Title: Bookkeeper

Employment Type: Temporary 6-month position, Part-Time 3 - 5 hours per week.

Position Summary

The Bookkeeper serves as a financial steward of Prairie United Methodist Church, maintaining accurate and transparent financial records in accordance with United Methodist Church (UMC) accounting guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles. This part-time position is responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping functions, including invoice data entry, bank and account reconciliation, and financial reporting to church leadership. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, trustworthy, and committed to supporting the mission of the church.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Receive, review, and accurately enter vendor invoices and payment requests into the accounting system in a timely manner.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders or approval documentation; route discrepancies to the appropriate staff or committee for resolution.
• Maintain organized records of all invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation in both physical and digital files.

Account Reconciliation

• Reconcile all church bank accounts and credit card statements on a monthly basis, ensuring records match bank statements.
• Reconcile designated fund accounts, memorial funds, and restricted fund balances in accordance with UMC trust fund requirements.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or unexplained variances in a timely manner, escalating issues to the Treasurer as needed.
• Perform periodic reconciliation of the general ledger to sub-ledgers and subsidiary accounts.

Financial Recordkeeping & Reporting

• Maintain the general ledger using church-approved accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Aplos, or ACS Technologies).
• Track and allocate income and expenses to appropriate budget line items and designated funds.
• Prepare monthly financial reports (budget vs. actual, balance sheet, income statement) for the Finance Committee, Trustees, and Pastor.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual church budget in coordination with the Finance Committee.

General Administrative Duties

• Manage the membership database.
• Respond promptly to financial inquiries from the Pastor, Treasurer, Finance Committee, and church staff.
• Safeguard confidential financial and donor information at all times.
• Attend Finance Committee meetings as requested
• Complete and submit the annual statistical reports required by the Mountain Sky Conference
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience; nonprofit or church accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks Desktop or Online, Aplos, ACS, or similar).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Demonstrated accuracy in data entry with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of financial and personal information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with designated/restricted fund accounting in a religious or nonprofit context.

Working Conditions

• Works primarily remote.
• Part-time schedule; specific days/hours to be determined with supervisor. Some flexibility required around month-end, year-end, and audit cycles.
• Must successfully pass a background check as required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Prairie United Methodist Church is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Deadline to apply: April 17, 2026. Please apply by sending an email to pattyw@fumc-cs.org with your resume and any other pertinent information. If you have questions prior to applying, please contact: Rev. Patty Walker, Prairie Pastor, pattyw@fumc-cs.org

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Salary : $20 - $30