- Pay all bills ( mostly automated ), but also requires going through mail for some vendors and customers
- Pay Staff ( Pastor bi-monthly, Music Minister monthly, Church Plant Pastor monthly, Custodian bi-monthly )
- Report giving and expenses to body on a regular basis ( communication avoids surprises )
- Report Quarterly Financial Statements to the Administration team and the Elders
- Pay ministries that are receiving a percentage of our quarterly income
- Pay Income Tax on Quarterly basis ( Federal 941, Lexington Wage, Fayette School, currently not paying state taxes for any employees )
- Record income on a weekly basis as reported by Financial Secretary
- Write checks for reimbursements of expenses as needed ( receipts for payment required along with signature )
- Reconcile all accounts on a monthly basis
- Report returned offering checks to financial secretary
- Provide Staff with W2 information by January 31 each year
- Store all financial records in an organized manner ( paper trail stays with treasurer )
- Provide Annual Report to administration team at the end of the year after everything is reconciled.
Characteristics / Requirements:
- Trustworthy with ability to write checks under authority of elders and administration team
- Conscientious about records that can be audited.
- Discipline to set aside 1-2 hours per week, 2-4 hours per month, 2-4 hours per quarter and 8-16 hours per annual report.
- General business background and familiarity with accounting practices
- Computer that can support QuickBooks ( Assuming need to tie into financial history )
- Available to meet with the administration team for budget planning purposes in the fall.
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