Church Bookkeeper

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

St. John Armenian Church - Southfield, MI

Part-time - Entry Level

Southfield, MI

About the position

The Church Bookkeeper at St. John Armenian Church is a part-time position responsible for managing the financial transactions of the church. This role involves handling, recording, and reconciling all financial activities, including payroll processing and administration. The bookkeeper will support the Parish Administrator in financial reporting and ensure that all financial records are accurate and up-to-date. The position requires approximately 18-20 hours of work per week, providing flexibility while ensuring that the church's financial operations run smoothly. Key responsibilities include recording all church financial deposits, which encompass cash, checks, and online receipts. The bookkeeper will also prepare and record vendor payments, manage employee timekeeping, and process bi-weekly payroll along with weekly payments for 1099 employees. Monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations are essential tasks, as well as maintaining financial filings of transactional records. The bookkeeper will generate financial reports that summarize monthly and year-end financial transactions, support the year-end audit of financial transactions, and ensure compliance with sales tax remittance. Additionally, the role involves writing correspondences, managing emails, and handling requests from parishioners via phone calls.

Responsibilities

• Record all church financial deposits such as cash, checks, and online receipts
• Prepare and record vendor payments such as checks and ACH payments
• Manage employee timekeeping and process bi-weekly payroll and weekly 1099 employee payments
• Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Maintain financial filings of transactional records
• Generate financial reports summarizing monthly and year-end financial transactions
• Support year-end audit of financial transactions
• Account for and remit sales taxes
• Write correspondences, email, and handle parishioners' requests and phone calls

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills for maintaining files and recordkeeping
• Knowledge and proficiency in corporate bookkeeping practices utilizing computer software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows, including some database administration
• Prior experience in accounting or banking or with accounting/banking computer systems
• 1 year of bookkeeping experience preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to commute to Southfield, MI 48075
• Ability to relocate to Southfield, MI 48075 before starting work