About This Role

The Church Accountant/Professional Bookkeeper is a part of the Executive Team of the Church and plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the Church, enabling it to continue serving its congregation and community effectively.

Primary Responsibilities and Tasks

Accounting & Internal Controls:

Oversee the finance department, which includes accounts payable, payroll, management of the Church’s financial resources, including tithes, offerings, and other donations, and maintenance of the general ledger.

Handle weekly input of transactions from online giving platforms into the church management system (CMS).

Handle monthly and quarterly closing of the accounting books and coordinate the completion of the Church’s quarterly compilations and its annual Church review or audit.

Recommend strong internal controls to safeguard the Church’s assets and prevent fraud.

Budgeting & Financial Planning:

Oversee the creation, monitoring, and management of the Church’s annual budget.

Provide budget modifications and financial forecasts based on actual expenditures and projected spending.

Work with ministry leaders to develop department budgets that align with overall Church goals.

Generate cash projections, and monitor cash flow, expenses, and financial performance.

Oversee and track grant expenditures in QuickBooks, ensuring all costs are allowable and aligned with grant budgets and federal regulations.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

Prepare and present financial reports to the Church Executive Team and Finance Team.

Ensure all financial reports are accurate, timely, and comply with relevant accounting standards and nonprofit financial guidelines.

Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.

Maintain compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration and Communication

Support ministry leaders in managing their budgets and expenses effectively.

Serve as liaison and maintain relationships with bankers, the external CPA firm, financial advisors, attorneys, building consultants, etc.

Strengths & Skillset

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in financial management, preferably within a nonprofit or faith-based organization.

Proficiency with accounting software, preferably Quickbooks and church management systems.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

High level of integrity and commitment to Christian stewardship principles.

Your Team

This position reports to the Executive Pastor and other team members, including the Senior Pastor, Finance Team members, Executive Management, and Church staff.

Your Schedule

This is a part-time in-person position with the opportunity for a hybrid (in-person and remote) work structure upon Executive Management approval.

Personal Responsibilities

While not specifically related to the job, here are some personal responsibilities of everyone on staff at Greater Saint John Cathedral.

Maintain God-ordained priorities in your life by putting Jesus Christ first, your spouse second, your children third and the ministry fourth.

Be loyal to the vision and staff of Greater Saint John Cathedral.

Demonstrate a Christ-like attitude through all interactions with the congregation, staff, and volunteers.

Flexible work from home options available.