The church and school bookkeeper manages the congregation and school's daily financial transactions, offering tracking, payroll, and reporting. Working closely with the Pastor, Principal and Treasurer, this role ensures fiscal transparency and adherence to LCMS and GAAP financial best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records for the church, school and day care.
- Reconcile bank and investment accounts monthly.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the Church Council, Boards, and Voters Assembly.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of the annual church and school budget.
- Prepare invoices for school families.
- Attend Board meetings (Day School every month, others as needed) to answer financial questions and review their budget versus actuals.
Contributions & Membership Giving
- Process and securely record weekly worship offerings and designated funds.
- Manage electronic offerings and update donor records.
- Prepare and distribute annual offering statements to members.
- Prepare and make appropriate weekly bank deposits.
- Receive, record and acknowledge memorial gifts to the church.
Payroll & Administration
- Process and execute payroll for church and school staff.
- Handle payroll tax payments, quarterly reporting, and year-end W-2s/1099s.
- Maintain and administer employee benefits.
- Maintain compliance with tax laws and guidelines (such as those outlined in the official LCMS Congregational Treasurer's Manual).
Qualifications
- Experience: 2-3 years of bookkeeping or church/nonprofit accounting experience.
- Software: Proficiency in QuickBooks Online/Desktop and Microsoft Excel.
- Integrity: High attention to detail and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding member contributions and staff salaries.
- Mission Focus: A servant's heart and a clear understanding of the Lutheran faith and congregation operations.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
