Purpose:
This position is responsible for accounting and financial reporting for First Church to assist the Director of Operations with fiduciary duties.
This is a hybrid position that requires on-site attendance 3 hours every Tuesday.
Description of Responsibilities:
● Track company bank accounts, deposits and balances; report regularly to management
● Track company invoice obligations, make accurate and timely invoice payments, gain approval where necessary, and identify and report inaccuracies and variances
● Prepare draft monthly financial statements like cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheets for review by Director of Operations
● Reconcile and verify all company invoices and monthly statements
● Make and track appropriate sales and use tax payments on invoices as needed
● Collaborate with other accounting and finance team members
● Enter annual budget into accounting system.
● Prepare statements giving statements quarterly Stewardship Financial Support
● Assist in the use and management of records in Breeze.
● Maintain listing of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation
● Assist Director of Operations in generating church budgets, management of expenses, and
forecast reports.
● Create and record journal entries.
● Perform general ledger account reconciliation.
● Post donations and contributions
● Prepare annual 1099s, B&O & use tax report.
● Support annual internal procedural audit.
● Prepare semi-monthly payroll and input payroll into General Ledger
● Work with Director of Operations to ensure reporting of garage activity, 990-T filing, and unrelated income report, and estimated and actual tax payments.
Other Duties as Assigned:
● Attend Weekly 1:1 meetings with supervisor (Director of Operations)
Qualifications:
● NO bookkeeping company/service solicitations will be accepted or considered.
● Candidates must be residents of Washington state, preferably residing within 40 miles of Seattle.
● Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Accounting, and at least two years of experience in a full charge bookkeeping role.
● Knowledge of GAAP.
● Expert skills in QuickBooks Desktop Pro are required.
● Advanced skills in Excel, word, and Gmail.
● Proven ability to multitask, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
● Strong communication, budget experience, and interpersonal skills.
● Attention to detail, good organizational and planning skills.
● Church or nonprofit experience a plus.
● All candidates for the Bookkeeper position must pass a nationwide background check.
This position is expected to work on-site every Tuesday (staff meeting days) with the option of working remotely for the remaining hours.
To Apply:
● Please submit a cover letter & resume.
● Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
Reviews will begin immediately.
● A quiz on QuickBooks knowledge will be conducted at the interview.
About First Church
We are a progressive, spiritual community advocating for the homeless and hungry, and creating a refuge for inclusive Christianity.
We’re called “First Church” because we are Seattle’s first congregation, established in 1853.
We cherish our place in Seattle’s past, present, and future.
First Church is a proud member of the Reconciling Ministries Network, a community “mobilizing United Methodists of all sexual orientations and gender identities to transform our Church and world into the full expression of Christ’s inclusive love.
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First Church has committed to growing in intercultural competency and anti-racism.
First Church values diverse perspectives and life experiences.
We encourage persons of all backgrounds to apply, including persons of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
First Church does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
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