Schedule: Approximately 28 hours per week
About the Position
First Baptist Church Salisbury is seeking a detail-oriented, trustworthy, and organized Accounting Manager to oversee the church's financial operations. This part-time position is responsible for managing accounting functions, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, and contribution records while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and strong financial stewardship.
The ideal candidate will have accounting experience, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to serving in a ministry-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Contributions & Collections
- Coordinate volunteers responsible for counting and verifying weekly offerings.
- Code and post contributions to the church management system and general ledger.
- Download and process online giving through EasyTithe & Planning Center.
- Maintain donor contribution records.
Accounts Payable
- Maintain vendor files and payment records.
- Process invoices and payment requests.
- Code invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts.
- Prepare and issue checks or electronic payments.
Reconcile credit card statements.
- Record memorial gifts
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Process payroll through ADP.
- Record transactions in the general ledger.
- Verify payroll information for W-2 preparation and distribution.
- Prepare and electronically file annual 1099 forms.
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks.
- Post journal entries.
- Perform bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and reports.
- Assist with the annual budgeting process.
Administrative & Financial Support
- Prepare budget materials for committees and church business meetings.
- Process sales tax reimbursement filings.
- Prepare and distribute year-end contribution statements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent accounting experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of non-profit accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
- Experience with QuickBooks required.
- Experience with payroll processing (ADP preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Experience with church management software ACS Realm and Planning Center is a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with financial and personnel information.
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Preferred Qualities
- Experience working in a church or nonprofit environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, finance committees, and church leadership.
- Commitment to excellent stewardship and service.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
- A current resume.
- Three professional references.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
