Position Summary: The Financial Assistant is responsible for working with the Business Manager in all areas of financial administration and human resource management for both First Protestant Church and First Protestant School. The Financial Assistant should be skilled in financial reporting, financial controls, collaborating with small volunteer teams and assisting with external audits. Agrees to operate in accordance with First Protestant Church’s Constitution and By-Laws and with the Evangelical Association’s core beliefs.
Qualifications:
Financial education and working knowledge of all accounting procedures including payroll and budget.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience is required. A degree in a related business discipline is preferred.
Ability to keep all financial and personnel information confidential.
Experience and proficiency in the use of Shelby Next accounting software preferred.
Strong analytical and oeganizational skills.
Human resources knowledge.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Trustworthy, dependable, self-motivated, and servant minded.
Team Player
Responsibilities:
Deposit all funds received by the church and school to the appropriate accounts.
Keep accurate records of each member’s contributions to the church and prepare quarterly statements.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.
Maintain file of invoices, correspondence, and reports.
Record and maintain all accounts payable.
Maintain proper IRS forms (W4, W9, I9, 1099, etc.)
Assist Business Manager in annual budget preparation for church and school.
Type appropriate financial correspondence.
Assist in maintaining financial records and preparing financial reports for all church and school business.
Support Business Manager in upholding the financial policies of the church.
Support Business Manager in audit procedures.
Attend weekly staff meetings.
Perform duties as assigned by the Business Manager or Senior Minister or as necessary to ensure smooth operation of the finance office.
Develop annual and quarterly goals with supervisor.
Attend weekly staff meetings.
Watch weekly service online by the end of day Monday.
Attend worship services as requested.
Attend Board of Finance meetings as needed.
Attend Congregational meetings as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
