Job Details

Function:

The Financial Ministry Assistant is responsible for helping maintain the church financial records, preparing financial reports, processing church offering and deposits, and providing office support to the church ministerial staff.

Relationships:

The Financial Ministry Assistant reports to and is supervised by the Director of Media & Administration, and is ultimately responsible to the Senior Pastor, the Personnel Committee, and the members of CBC. The Financial Ministry Assistant works closely with the Board of Directors to prepare their financial statements and meeting agendas.

Qualifications:

Spiritual

A committed follower of Christ who feels called by God to serve in church ministry.

Experience

Financial clerical experience or related financial degree desired and accounting acumen preferred

Computer skills including Microsoft applications, email, financial computer applications, and database applications

Character

Trustworthy, Dependable, Confidential, Caring, Patient

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Financial Ministry Assistant has the following duties and responsibilities:

General

Perform basic clerical tasks

Establish and maintain paper, electronic, and/or digital files

Prepare any financial correspondence or information requests

Maintain office equipment and records

Financial

Receive, count and deposit church offerings and miscellaneous deposits

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for Business Meetings and Board of Directors

Receive and process Purchase Orders from staff

Organize monthly credit card statements and pay from appropriate account line items

Receive and answer questions about financial matters

Maintain appropriate files of invoices, correspondence, and reports

Budget Preparation

Manage benefits, including employee insurance

Assist in payroll

Manage building insurance claims and records

Support periodic audits

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Media & Administration or the Senior Pastor

Work Schedule & Office Hours:

For the purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities set forth in this job

description, the Financial Ministry Assistant`s work week shall consist of 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, unless circumstances change (vacation, holidays, sickness of other Ministry Assistants). The schedule shall be determined by the Director of Media & Administration and the Personnel Committee upon hire. The normal office hours for the church office are Monday - Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Benefits:

Retirement matching up to 5%

Paid time off starting at 2 weeks per year

Employee health insurance

Salary:

After a 90 day introductory period based on a salary of $36,000, the starting salary range begins at $42,500 and is based on previous experience.