Finance Secretary

Job Type: Other Professional Ministry Positions,Support Position

Bethel United Methodist Church, founded in 1797 and located in downtown Charleston, is a vibrant, inclusive, mission oriented community of over 800 members. The Church is hiring a Finance Secretary to serve in support of the Church’s greater mission.

Bethel United Methodist Church is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Finance Secretary to manage financial receipts, disbursements, recording and reporting in a timely, thorough, and confidential manner. The Finance Secretary is a salaried, part-time, fiduciary position, answering directly to the Senior Pastor and accountable to the Staff Parish Relations Committee to ensure stewardship of church resources.

• Record contributions and revenue into the Church software (Realm and ACS), using appropriate account numbers.
• Enter invoices and process checks for payment in accordance with approved budget and policies.
• Prepare journal entries, including auto-drafts.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements.
• Review monthly financial statements and remit statements to Chair of Finance.
• Distribute quarterly and annual giving statements to donors.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and strategic planning.
• Prepare required United Methodist Church year-end reports.
• Assist with the annual internal audit.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline and minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a church setting.
• Proficiency with MSOffice programs and financial software. Knowledge of church software ACS and Realm preferred.
• Ability and commitment to keep detailed, accurate records and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Understanding of church financial practices and IRS regulations.
• Background screening required.

Anticipated

Hours:

10-15 hours / week, with seasonal fluctuations to meet calendar deadlines.