First Bethel United Methodist Church

Responsibilities

Maintain daily financial affairs and communication aspects of the church, paying careful attention to issues of confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Business and financial training and practical experience in accounting and purchasing tasks;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Computer literacy to include spreadsheet software, word processing (Word Perfect), desktop publishing and knowledge of Windows operating systems;
• Internet usage skills;
• Above average organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Strong commitment to the church with a basic understanding of volunteer, non-profit organizations;
• Act 33/34 clearances required.

Specific duties:

• General oversight of all business affairs, including contracts, insurance and vendors;
• Preparing checks for accounts payable and payroll (using ADP payroll services);
• Establishing, tracking and reporting annual church budget;
• Presenting monthly financial reports to Finance Committee and Church Council;
• Acting as purchasing agent, tracking cash flow, and managing petty cash;
• Oversight of billing procedures, collections, and purchasing for Kings School Kids;
• Entering weekly church contributions;
• Printing and mailing quarterly contribution statements;
• Collecting articles and completing layout of the monthly King’s Light newsletter;
• Preparing and mailing letters for memorial gifts, donation letters, etc;
• Creating internal and external advertising for church and daycare events;
• Overseeing any communications that are representative of First Bethel or Kings School Kids;
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is based on a 35-hour work week, with hours on Monday through Friday, 9AM to 3PM or 3:30PM.

Accountability is to the Lead Pastor and Staff Parish Relations Committee liaison, and will include an annual review.