Contributions Bookkeeper at First Alliance Church in Lexington, KY

General Description

The Contributions Bookkeeper is responsible for executing church income processes as defined in the church's policies. This includes processing weekly offerings and other forms of income and provide other assistance for the Finance team. This is expected to take 10 hours per week, on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive, count, enter, and deposit weekly tithes and offerings received via weekend services, mail, online, stock transfer, etc.
• Enter, deposit, and maintain records for church event registrations and other forms of (non-contribution) income.
• Deposit cash and checks at the bank.
• Maintain records for missions trips and other projects.
• Coordinate work with other Finance team members.
• Produce and distribute semi-annual and annual giving statements.
• Process stock donations.
• Process New Donor letters for the Executive Pastor's signature.
• Work with Executive Pastor to create and execute Donor Care initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

This position requires a minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience as an accounting/finance person in a church or business environment. Possession of a BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred. The successful individual will also possess a working knowledge of Quickbooks (or other similar financial software applications), Microsoft Office (including Excel), church database, and other related applications. Attention to detail and process orientation are critical skills for this role.