What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate position at Westwood Community Church?
Description
Classification: 20-24 hrs/wk, Non-Exempt, Part-Time
Work Hours: Flexible, with a preference for Monday–Thursday during standard business hours.
Ministry Area: Accounting & Finance
Location: In-Person, Chanhassen Campus
Reports to: Patrick Hukriede
WESTWOOD'S WAY OF LIFE:
Be and love like Jesus
WESTWOOD'S HEARTBEAT:
To know God and share Jesus through loving others here, near, and far
MINISTRY AREA PURPOSE:
Operations (Accounting, Data, IT, Facilities) exists to serve the body of Westwood with innovation, transparency, and objectivity.
ROLE:
Train and support ministry departments related to finance and accounting activities. Will also assist Accounting Team cross-training in various tasks when additional assistance is needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage all employee transitions related to accounting/finance tasks – onboarding, internal transitions and offboarding.
o Software Training (credit cards, invoicing, expense reports, sale tax)
o Accounting Policies and Procedures Training and Compliance
o Transition Checklist (ensuring smooth process for staff/accounting)
· Manage ministry partner support with Outreach Team with quarterly payments
· Coordinate cross-function team meetings with administrative staff in various departments
· Assist in weekly tasks: prepare bill payment, credit card activity, journal entries, bank feed transactions, reconciliations, etc.
· Crosstrain in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable core tasks to cover when staff take PTO
· Manage POS system and reporting (café and other types of sales)
· Participate in regular check-ins and a mid-year/end of year evaluation
· Align to and live out the Westwood Staff Culture:
o Head High
o Heart Soft
o Arms Linked
o Feet Forward
RELATIONSHIPS:
· Reports to Accounting Manager
· Collaborates with Accounting Associates & Volunteers
· Build relationships with operations team, leadership, staff, donors and vendors
Requirements
· Someone who lives a life that honors God in heart, actions, and relationships, with the goal of becoming more like Jesus
· Demonstrated success in training, compliance, and supporting staff
· 2 years of accounting experience with accrual-based accounting or pursuing accounting secondary education
· Organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
· Ability to work under deadlines and maintain attention to detail
· Good communications skills
· Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (experience with other software a plus)
· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
· Ability to relate to other Westwood staff and church attenders at large
· Endorse and support Westwood’s Statement of Faith
Salary : $20 - $23