What are the responsibilities and job description for the Church Bookkeeper - Nativity Lutheran Church position at Nativity Lutheran Church - Allentown?
Purpose: Maintain accurate financial records and adhere to established financial procedures and internal controls at St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Nativity
Basic Responsibilities:
● Maintain strict confidentiality regarding donor records, payroll information, financial records, passwords and logins for hardware and software, and any other sensitive information associated with the congregation.
● Process and accurately record financial transactions of the congregation in accordance with the approved budget and the direction of the Church Treasurer, maintaining proper accounting records of all receipts, payments, and allocation of funds to appropriate accounts.
● Follow a written procedural manual and update as needed.
● Ensure proper and timely payment of all accounts including obtaining approval of invoices from Committee Chairpersons, recording invoices and check request forms in QuickBooks, preparing checks for designated Council-approved signers.
● Provide monthly activity reports from QuickBooks for Committees to review proper recording of expenses.
● Run biweekly payroll reports and create journal entries to record payroll and request funding from operating account to payroll account. Coordinate with the ECEC bookkeeper for recording 1099s and other payroll related needs.
● Assist the Treasurer with year-end closing of the financial records in preparation for the annual review conducted by the Audit Committee.
● Work with the Church Council, Finance Committee, Pastor, Stewardship Committee, and others to prepare any special reports or gather any needed financial statistics.
Relationships and Interactions:
● The Bookkeeper reports operationally to the Church Treasurer and works collaboratively with the Senior Pastor, Congregational Council, Finance Committee, Personnel Committee, ECEC Office Staff, and other congregational leaders.
Qualifications, Skills and Characteristics:
● Prior bookkeeping and/or accounting experience required; nonprofit or church financial experience preferred.
● Must possess excellent computer skills and be proficient in the use of QuickBooks, Power Church Plus, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, and Outlook), preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets and statements of activities.
● Must exhibit a high level of trustworthiness, excellent organizational skills, and an ability to prioritize tasks and use his/her time wisely.
● Must possess excellent communication skills, and be willing to collaborate with others and work as part of a team.
● Membership at Nativity Church is helpful and
Pay: $16.00 - $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 4.0 – 6.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Please name any general office and accounting software with which you are very proficient.
Experience:
- bookkeeping/accounting: 1 year (Required)
Security clearance:
- Confidential (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Allentown, PA 18104
Salary : $16 - $19