BOOKKEEPER West Florida Conference United Methodist Church

Position: BOOKKEEPER West Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church

The Alabama-West Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a Part-time Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial data entry for the Conference office. Responsibilities include accurately entering accounts payable invoices and incoming deposits into Shelby Financials. This position focuses on financial transaction entry, while monthly reconciliation and closing of the books are handled independently by an outside accounting firm. The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Treasurer to maintain documentation, support routine financial processes, and assist with projects as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Enter accounts payable invoices into Shelby Financials
• Assign the appropriate account and fund codes to invoices
• Process incoming deposits and record them in Shelby Financials
• Maintain vendor files and W-9 documentation
• Organize and maintain financial records and supporting documentation
• Provide routine data entry to support the Treasurer as assigned
• Assist with year-end and budget related projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3 years of previous bookkeeping or data entry experience required
• Nonprofit or fund accounting experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, required
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and reliability
• Familiarity with Shelby Financials preferred, but not required

Work Requirements:

• Work on-site at the Conference Office in Montgomery, AL
• Regular schedule:
  Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., averaging 16-20 hours per week.

Closing Date: 11/30/2026