Church Bookkeeper

Duties:

Weekly:

• Record and report all church offerings and electronic donations with accuracy
• Process and record bill payments, including coordinating authorized signatures
• Maintain organized filing of financial and supporting documentation

Monthly:

• Prepare and complete bank deposits for offerings and other receipts
• Calculate and issue invoices to partner church for shared services
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor account balances and cash flow
• Transfer funds accurately between church and pastoral charge accounts
• Coordinate withdrawals from investment funds as directed by the Finance Committee
• Attend Finance Committee meetings as required

Annually:

• Calculate and issue invoices to the church cemetery for shared services
• Prepare and distribute charitable donation receipts, including mailings
• Compile financial information for the annual report
• Complete United Church of Canada financial reporting (“Blue Form”)
• Prepare and submit the charitable tax return to the CRA
• Liaise with the central payroll administrator

Qualifications:

• Basic bookkeeping knowledge (experience is desired)
• Software literacy (eg. Google/Microsoft office suite, spreadsheets, word processing, electronic communications)
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Experience in a church or non-profit environment is considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff, & community partners
• High level of integrity and reliability when handling confidential financial information

How to Apply:

Please send resume and a short description as to why your feel you are a good candidate and feel you would be a good fit in this position to: [email protected]

Two references will be required following a successful interview.

Thank you to all who apply. We appreciate your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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