Job Description
Full-Time
Reports to: Associate Executive Director
Summary of Role
This role is responsible for executing the daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks, as well as overseeing the daily functions of the finance office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain appropriate accounting systems to ensure the complete, accurate, and timely reporting of financial information
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and other internal controls to ensure proper allocation & expenditure of tithe dollars
- Analyze financial data across the organization, and from multiple sources, and consolidate into report
- Maintain professional working relationship with third parties: banks, outside agencies, CPA, etc.
- Manage Associate Finance Director and cross-train job responsibilities for best practices
- Assist in the completion of the annual audit
- Forecast future giving and budget needs
- Prepare and maintain budgets for all ministries including monitoring the status of individual accounts
- Reconcile bank statements
- Review invoices, check requests, offering reports, etc., for accuracy
- Research new trends as related to church finance to help take Emmanuel to the next level
- Work with leadership to continue to build a culture of generosity with staff and congregation
- Other related tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
Education and/or Experience
- Accounting and/or Finance degree
- 5 years of experience in daily accounting functions and financial reporting
o Specific experience in non-profit organizations preferred
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in conflict resolution
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational/administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Ability to learn and use Emmanuel’s systems (Rock, Planning Center, etc.) and learn and adapt to new technology
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team in a flexible and cooperative manner, self-motivated
- Demonstrate confidentiality and discretion when handling personal and ministry information
- Demonstrate a servant heart with spiritual maturity and sensitivity
Spiritual Requirements
- Champion the vision of Emmanuel Church
- Foster and promote a healthy staff culture by adhering to the Emmanuel Staff Behavioral Values
- Willingness to regularly participate in Emmanuel Church activities and events
- Agreement to abide by Emmanuel Church’s Expectations of a Staff Member which include:
o Financial support of the church with your tithe
o Attend one weekend service each week and monthly staff meetings
o Participate in community through small group
o Prioritize a Sabbath (one 24-hour period of time off work each week)
Physical Requirements:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.)
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands.
- Required to read, speak, and hear.
- Occasional need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.