Accounting Assistant; Sent Church

Summary Of Position

The Accounting Assistant will provide administrative and accounting support to the Lead Accountant by performing a variety of general accounting functions. This role will work closely with the lead accountant to ensure the accuracy and proper recording of the church finances. This is a part-time, hourly position with a target of 25 hours per week. Preference will be given to candidates willing to make Sent Church their church home.

Hourly

Lead Accountant

None

The Accounting Assistant will provide administrative and accounting support to the Lead Accountant by performing a variety of general accounting functions. This role will work closely with the lead accountant to ensure the accuracy and proper recording of the church finances. This is a part-time, hourly position with a target of 25 hours per week. Preference will be given to candidates willing to make Sent Church their church home.

• Manage daily accounting activities across multiple entities.
• Manage and track weekly tithes and offerings.
• Prepare and send quarterly/annual giving statements to donors.
• Process rental income and other non-giving receivables across entities.
• Invoice and maintain resident accounts (assisted living facility).
• Manage accounts payable and vendor files across multiple entities.
• Process weekly payables across multiple entities
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
• Prepare monthly ministry support payments.
• Serve as an administrative office backup for phones and visitors.
• Other accounting tasks as assigned.

• Attend weekly staff meetings and any other strategic meetings as needed.
• Fulfill any assignments that may arise to assist in the fulfillment of the church mission and vision of the church.
• Be actively involved in some form of an adult small group and/or discipleship group.

• Education - High School Degree required.
• 1-2 years accounting experience preferred;
  Quick Books exp a plus.
• Interacts effectively with a variety of work styles and people.
• Able to process confidential information in an appropriate manner.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, non-verbal, and written.
• Ability to prioritize, focus on key objectives, and multitask.
• Detail-oriented, showing initiative and effective follow-through with assignments.
• Embody Ministry Practices and Statement of Ethics.
• Passionately seek to fulfill the vision and values of Sent Church.
• Faithfully model Membership commitments of The Wesleyan Church.