Church Treasurer

Wellspring United Methodist Church in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a part-time church Treasurer. This position is 14 hours per week. Office hours can be tailored to fit the right applicant, but duties include attending monthly Church Council meetings and bimonthly Finance Committee Meetings, as well as quarterly staff meetings scheduled by the pastor. A background in bookkeeping or accounting is required.

To apply for this position, please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to WellspringSPRC@outlook.com detailing your relevant experience.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Title:  Church Treasurer

Supervisor: Pastor

Employment Status: Part Time Hours/Week:  14

Chief Objectives of Position: 

• Maintain all church financial records
• Provide financial oversight of all church funds

Job Description

This part-time position acts as the chief financial officer of the church and is responsible for managing, safeguarding, and maintaining the financial resources entrusted to the church by the congregation to carry out its mission and vision. The Church Treasurer reports to the Pastor.

Job Duties and Expectations

• Proper receipt, accounting and disbursement of church funds within policies established by the church for adequate financial control
• Using Quick Books for nonprofits, for general accounting functions, including general ledger, payables, payroll taxes, budget reporting and statistical accumulation
• Track income and disbursements, monitor the financial health of the church, balance the checkbook, and write the checks
• Prepare financial statements and reports on a regular basis and assist with the annual budget preparation and budget review
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of the church’s finances

Competencies and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three-years job-related experience in bookkeeping or related financial position
• Excellent knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks
• Clean background check
• Bond

Desired Qualifications

• College degree accounting or a business-related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in church or other faith-related setting

Statement of job in relation to Spirituality, Vision, Leadership:

Administrative Skills:

This position requires integrity, discretion and honesty as it manages all aspects of financial management for the church community. The Treasurer ensures monies are spent in conjunction with Wellspring’s vision and goals and are in compliance with church financial practices and procedures.

Accountability

The church Treasurer reports to the Pastor for spiritual and ministry guidance. The Pastor provides an annual evaluation of the Treasurer’s performance. The Treasurer will be responsible and subject to United Methodist policy and doctrine, local church policy as determined by the Charge Conference, Pastor, and SPRC. This is a year-round, part-time, salaried position.