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Overview:
Knox Presbyterian Church seeks a talented, trustworthy, Finance Manager. In this position the primary responsibility is to ensure complete and accurate financial management of the Church assets and daily operations. Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the incumbent maintains the financial records of Knox Church and Preschool; prepares monthly Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and ministry expense reports; manages all bill payments; supervises the receipt and recording of pledges and income, maintains pledge records and provides analytical statistics for stewardship; compiles the church budget and participates in the budget process; develops and maintains accounting and reporting processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adapt accounting systems to meet current accounting standards and management reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate and complete, accounting records.
- Maintain digital filing of financial documentation and reporting records, including all
Church and Endowment Fund bank statements and reconciliations to the accounting records.
- Maintain files for Bequests, Trusts, Wills, as provided by members or executors.
- Prepare and record all authorized disbursements for the Church and Preschool.
- Coordinate the counting of offerings and ensure systems are in place to receive and record all income.
- Prepare monthly financial statements for Knox Church and Preschool, quarterly statements for Knox Music Series, TYLS, and Montreat and other quarterly and annual reports as requested.
- * Prepare, mail/e-mail donor Contribution Statements four times per year and coordinate all gift acknowledgements, including memorials.
- Participate in the Budget and Finance Committee with the budget process and development of annual budget planning. Analyze data and make recommendations.
- Collaborate with the Stewardship Committee on the Annual Stewardship Campaign, including providing analytical data and trends.
- Collaborate with the Budget and Finance Committee to ensure relevance of financial
Policy & Procedure, to include review/update accordingly.
- Maintain banking relationships and update signatories as authorized.
- Oversea authorized administration of checking accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit and reconcile all bank accounts monthly.
- Develop/facilitate internal audit and external audit in accordance with Knox policy.
- Participate in weekly staff and supervision meetings, and monthly Budget and Finance meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned under the direction of the Executive Director and/or
Budget and Finance Committee.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience with general accounting and financial management. (Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting discipline preferred).
- Must have high ethical and professional standards with strong communication skills.
- Must be highly organized and able to work independently and with a team.
- Must have experience in preparation and management of annual budgets, fund accounting, and related recordkeeping. (Experience with Church accounting processes preferred).
- Proficient in computer applications including QuickBooks, MS Office Suite, Excel, and
Church management software (Service Keeper).
Located in the Hyde Park area of Cincinnati, Ohio, Knox Presbyterian Church, a member of the
Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), is a congregation of 1200 members with 40 full and part-time staff.
Approximately 25 additional staff are employed as teachers in the Knox Preschool. As a Matthew 25 church, Knox is committed to ‘serve the least of these” in our community and around the world. In addition to partnering with various agencies that strive for racial, economic and social justice, we fund an active Knox Racial Justice Ministry.
Knox Presbyterian Church is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Please see our website for up to date COVID policies.
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote