Monday, September 01, 2008

Treasurer

Responsibilities:

  • 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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