Bookkeeping Clerk

Be a part of making a difference on St. Paul’s east side! First Covenant Church is looking for a part-time bookkeeper with 3 to 5 years experience to ensure the day-to-day financial operations are completed efficiently, effectively and ethically. Basic knowledge and experience is desired with QuickBooks, accounts payable, vendor management and payroll processes. Flexible work hours provide work-life balance.

POSITION: 8 to 10 hours a week with competitive salary

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Direct Supervisor: Director of Administration

Church Leadership: Financial Officer, Treasurer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bookkeeping(75%)

• Verify accuracy of all invoices and check/payment requests and record into the accounting system (QuickBooks) as accounts payable, consulting with the Treasurer as needed.
• Work with the Finance Team to maintain an efficient and ethical process that follows sound accounting principles for processing invoices and check requests, resulting in the timely payment of bills with financial integrity.
• Manage payroll, twice per month, submitting all required information to the church payroll vendor and distribute checks as needed.
• Verify employee income levels, payroll records, and other information for Medicare and government benefits packages as necessary.
• Work with FCC employees to reconcile and process church credit card payments in adherence to the credit card policy.
• Contact vendors, insurance and payroll companies with related questions and annual audits.

Clerical(25%)

• Receive and file background checks for staff and volunteers.
• Assist Director of Administration in managing employee HR files and PTO tracking.
• Other duties as assigned; The responsibilities listed above are representative of the job and are not all inclusive.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Education
• Knowledge of Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel and other Office programs.
• Basic knowledge of finance, accounting and payroll processes.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and weekly communicate schedule to supervisor
• Ability to work in a confidential work environment with sensitive information.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, GIFTS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Three to five years experience as a bookkeeper.
• Ability to work as part of an established team of paid ministry team members and volunteers.
• Excellent time management.

About Us: First Covenant Church of Saint Paul is an increasingly intercultural, intergenerational, and economically diverse congregation, gathering from the East Side and greater metropolitan communities. A faith community that is recognized for positively changing lives within our neighborhood and our world.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $17.00 to $19.00 /hour

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 2 years
• Bookkeeping: 3 years