Job Description

Salem Evangelical Church is looking for a Bookkeeper/Office Coordinator. The primarily functions focus on the churches financial bookkeeping responsibilities as well as providing administrative support for the front office. This role involves a blend of financial responsibility and assistance with the business administration of the church.

Expectations:

Possess and foster a strong and growing personal relationship with Jesus.

Adhere to Salem Evangelical Church's policies and support leadership decisions and goals positively and professionally.

Represent SEC with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

Demonstrates a willingness and ability to meet deadlines and adapt to the changing needs of the church.

Administrate church financial bookkeeping and accurate reporting.

Oversee the front office administration and ensure sufficient volunteer coverage and training.

Support the daily ministry needs in the primary areas of responsibility.

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

Bookkeeping (30-40%)

- Maintain accurate financial records, process deposits, track designated giving, coordinate the counting of tithes and offerings, manage missional partner contributions, process accounts payable, ensure timely payments, reconcile bank, credit card, and investments statements, keep fixed assets and depreciation current, issue annual contribution statements.

Payroll and Basic HR Support

(15-20%)-

Process payroll, manage PTO accruals and requests, assist with benefits administration, maintain new hire compliance and employment documents, ensure compliance with Tax regulations and reporting, run background checks for employees and volunteers issue annual W-2 and 1099 forms.

Financial Reporting and Budgeting (10-20%)

- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, prepare reports for council, committees and Sunday school Classes, prepare expense reports for ministry leads, manage works' compensation insurance policy and reports, keep liability insurance and policy current, and assist leadership with developing and reporting the annual budget.

Administrative and Office Support

(20-30%)-

Manage supply purchases, attend staff and budget meetings, assist with the His Homes program management, assist with administrative procedure development, ensure organized records and filing processes, ensure the front office is being covered with trained volunteers, keep the front office manual up to date and other duties as assigned.

Support to Council and Finance Committee

(10-15%)-

Provide financial and statistical reports as requested, attend finance committee meetings, and maintain filing system for meeting minutes.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma and at least one year of college.

Proven Bookkeeping experience and familiarity and accounting and payroll software.

Computer and Microsoft Excel proficiency required.

Strong attention to detail, organization and confidentiality.

Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.

Nonprofit accounting experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Paid time off Retirement plan
Work Location: In person