Prattville First United Methodist Church Looking for Finance Manager* at Prattville, AL Full Time

Finance Manager
Provides strategic leadership to the administrative and financial life of the congregation by applying best financial/accounting practices and Biblical stewardship, maintaining records and vendor work for buildings/grounds in consultation with the Trustees, and performing overall work under the supervision of the Executive Administrator and Senior Minister.

This position requires demonstrated experience and success in financial management. It also requires the ability to supervise all financial activity including the following responsibilities:

• Work with the Finance Committee to oversee the fiscal functions of the church, insuring that appropriate and accurate accounting and giving records are maintained. Work with the staff to monitor contributions and expense levels in accordance with financial policies and procedures.

• Coordinate the development and preparation of the annual church budget.

• Work with the Trustees and relevant paid staff/contractors to ensure the facilities are well maintained and properly insured.

• Oversee building scheduling, rental agreements, and rental billing/payments

• Accounts Payable: Enter invoices into the system, write checks to pay invoices, and reconcile bank statements monthly. Follow up on billing and payment concerns or problems.

• Internet Banking: Inputs and supports the deposits, internet banking, intra-bank transfers, and credit card administration and reconciliation.

• Payroll: Compute and execute payroll checks/deposits, pay payroll taxes and produce relevant tax reports, W-2’s and 1099’s and other year-end reporting.

• Maintain vacation and sick time usage for staff that ties to payroll.
• Contributions: Enter all contributions and other deposits weekly and produce contribution statements for all members as directed by the finance committee.
• Financial Reports: Reconciles general ledger each month and produces monthly and annual budget reports and financial statements in a timely manner to meet the monthly Finance team meeting schedule.
• Prepare monthly budget reports for ministry area leaders.

• Maintain all financial records.

• Attend Finance Committee meetings each month and serve as secretary of those activities.

• Procure supplies and resources for the operation of the church.

• Assists in annual audits and reviews of all financial records.
• Maintain accounting operations for FUMC Early Learning Academy.

• Assists with special projects as required, including ad hoc analyses.

• Oversee all stewardship efforts within the congregation

• Work in partnership with the Trustee and Finance Committees and staff on all capital campaign projects.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the accounting of all incoming and all outgoing monies at FUMC and provides timely, efficient, and accurate bookkeeping services for church staff and ministry teams; manages accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and financial databases; and prepares other reports (e.g., attendance, financial) as required by the denomination.

Skillset: Church or other Non-Profit experience preferred, financial and budgeting development knowledge required. The Finance Manager will ensure that the financial systems, practices, and policies of the church responsibly and effectively support its ministry strategy and vision.

Qualifications:

The Finance Manager should have, or be willing to acquire, the following knowledge, skills, and educational background:

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Knowledge of budgeting procedures

• Five years or more in job related fields

• College degree preferred in related field

Software: QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel and Access), Planning Center, Google office suite

Benefits:

· Employee bonus program

· Flexible schedule

· Health insurance – individual

· Paid time off

· Retirement pension plan

Schedule:

· Monday to Thursday, Weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Finance & Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
• Budgeting: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location