Bookkeeper

Location

Marion, IA | United States

Job description

Christ Community Church in Marion, Iowa is seeking a Part-Time_ Bookkeeper _. The primary duties of the bookkeeper are code and pay invoices, maintain records of congregational giving, process payroll and complete monthly closings. Flexible schedule.

To be a success in this position you must be dependable, maintain confidentiality, be organized, demonstrate good oral and written communication skills; along with the ability to work unsupervised.

12-month per year, part-time position, flexible work schedule, no other benefits.

Please submit your resume and references to [email protected]. Review of resumes and references will begin immediately.

Complete Job Description

Position: Bookkeeper

Employer: Christ Community Church

3000 Alburnett Road, Marion IA 52302

PURPOSE: The Primary function is to properly record financial transactions of the church and provide financial reports and other financial information requested to monitor and manage the church’s financial position.

Salary: The pay schedule is twice a month, on the 15th and last day of the month.

POSITION STATUS: Part-time reporting to Pastor and the Staff Parish-Pastor Relations Committee, working closely with Church Finance members of the Advisory Board.

HOURS: 10-15 hours per week, flexible, but must work around Church Secretary’s hours (expected to be 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday).

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Record church transactions in QuickbooksTM software.

· Code and enter Accounts Payable into QuickbooksTM.

· Prepare Journal entries for weekly contribution to Church and prepare annual giving statements for congregation.

· Make adjusting entries to record Contributions to designated giving.

· Depending on experience: either enter payroll or coordinate with Accountant to make semi-monthly payroll journal entry.

· Reconcile monthly bank statement.

· Code the credit card bills to properly disseminate the charges to their various accounts.

· Constantly review transactions with a mindset of improving cost-effectiveness.

· Continually work to improve work flow and church internal controls.

· Special projects and other duties as assigned.

· Assist in preparing and maintaining an Office Procedures Reference Manual.

• Evaluation after a 90-day probationary period after newly hired and an employee evaluation annually.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

· Excellent writing skills.

· Proficient in QuickbooksTM.

· AA degree in accounting/equivalent previous experience.

· Maintain confidentiality of church contribution information.

· Respectful and cooperative with all church staff, members, and visitors.

Christ Community is an equal opportunity employer but does exercise its right under the Federal Religious Preference Exception to give preference to practicing Christians.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Ability to Relocate:

• Marion, IA 52302: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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