Grace Episcopal Church, a dynamic parish serving Alexandria and surrounding communities, is seeking to fill an on-site nonexempt position for a part-time 20 hour/week bookkeeper. Our bookkeeper is an integral employee in supporting our leadership team, parish activities, Vestry, parish members and other employees.
Hallmarks of worship at Grace are traditional Eucharistic liturgy, fine music, and a wide array of exciting program activities. Grace Church currently has seven paid staff and clergy employees and about a thousand parishioners. We are an active, welcoming and inclusive church. In that spirit, the bookkeeper will be the face of Grace Church in financial matters to our parishioners and to the community.
For more information about Grace Church, please visit our website: www.gracealex.org
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage all church accounting functions using Church Windows software
Handle accounts payable, receivable, bank deposit preparation, and all account reconciliations
Input, track and print statements for parishioner financial pledges, contributions and donations
Prepare incoming invoices, manage internal approvals, signatures, and sending of payments
Manage payroll, personnel payroll data, and employee benefit records and deductions
Provide financial reports, data and logistical support for multiple audiences including parish leadership, Executive Committee, Vestry and Trustees
Manage cost-sharing financial tasks and bills with Grace Episcopal School, which shares our building and grounds
Maintain actuals vs budget in an ongoing current view, and raise concerns about variances as proper
Answer routine inquiries from parishioners about donations, membership data, and other miscellaneous matters
Ensure accurate year-end reports, tax reports and tax filings
Prepare 1099s and other regulatory reports for contractors
Coordinate annual audit and implementation of advice from outside auditors
Complete year end postings and tax reporting information
Maintain all financial records and files
Follow and improve existing job documentation of work processes and tasks
Use Church Windows and other technologies to simplify and expedite tasks and processes
Comply with canons of the Church and following Business Methods in Church Affairs, published by the national church
Work cooperatively with other staff, volunteers and parishioners
Remain positive and courteous, even in stressful situations
Speak and act in a manner appropriate for an Episcopal parish
Other responsibilities as assigned
Experience and Competencies:
High level of proficiency in Church Windows or other church management financial software is required
Experience with Windows, MS Office, Adobe Reader, and online business tools like Dropbox or GoogleDrive
Attention to detail and prompt follow-up
Superior organizational skills in prioritizing work tasks and in managing electronic and paper filing
Experience in membership data management and/or fundraising data management a plus
Mature judgment to work with a wide range of constituencies and to handle all matters with discretion
Exhibits a positive, can-do attitude within a busy environment
Ability to create a warm, welcoming and helpful atmosphere of collaboration for parishioners and fellow employees
To apply, please email a letter of application along with a resume, references, and your salary or wage history, to our Personnel Committee:
PASearchCommittee@gracealex.org. All four parts must be included for you to be considered as an applicant.