Accounts Payable Assistant

The South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church is hiring an Accounts Payable/Accounting Assistant, who is responsible for processing invoices and other accounting related support services. This part-time, non-exempt position requires assisting in the daily operations of the Treasurer’s Office/Administrative Services and upholding the integrity and confidentiality of financial transactions.

• Provide assistance to the controller and treasurer.
• Maintain vendor profiles and records. Prepare and enter invoices for payment.
• Distribute checks for payments. Answer vendor inquiries.
• Assist in entering journal entries and cash receipts input (apportionments, direct bill, etc.) as needed.
• Maintain office equipment and postage equipment. Add postage to prepaid equipment and permit accounts when required. Process reports to distribute expenses to departments. Balance accounts to general ledger.
• Post previous day deposits to general ledger and file documentation.
• Sort mail and distribute.
• Enter and scan checks for bank deposits.
• Distribute monthly reports to districts and committees.
• Substitute for building receptionist during absences.
• Assist other departments as needed.
  • Work as a team on projects that benefit the Treasurer’s Office.
  • Positively represent the Annual Conference to any persons seeking information about the United Methodist Church.
  • Provide support functions as assigned.
• Qualifications | Education Requirements
• Minimum of high school diploma required.
• Technical training or associates degree preferred.
• Training in Microsoft Office products preferred.

• Excellent customer service skills, particularly related to telephone and email communication
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge and understanding of accounting systems.

• Be sympathetic with the Christian faith and purposes of the United Methodist Denomination

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume with “Accounts Payable” in the subject line to Beth Westbury, Conference Treasurer, at bwestbury by March 31.