Ministry Assistant – Financial Full Time

Ministry Assistant – Financial
Full time with benefits
 
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.