The Finance Administrator serves as the primary steward of Arrow Heights Baptist Church's financial operations and is accountable to the Executive Pastor, Finance Committee, Personnel Committee, and the church. This role oversees financial record-keeping, deposits, payroll coordination, Human Resources administration, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity. Working collaboratively with church leadership, ministry staff, and external vendors, the Finance Administrator provides timely and accurate financial information and faithfully manages the church's financial and personnel resources to support its financial health, ministry operations, and overall mission.
Your Role and Responsibilities
- Financial Operations
- Manage the church's day-to-day financial transactions and records, including deposits, online giving, ACH activity, account reconciliations, designated funds, bank transfers, and asset tracking in the church database and Quickbooks.
- Payroll Administration
- Coordinate and review payroll processing, including timekeeping and PTO adjustments, payroll accuracy, related journal entries and transfers, and vacation and sick leave reporting.
- Human Resources
- Administer employee records and employment documentation, onboarding and termination processes, benefits and deductions, insurance and retirement reconciliations, provider renewals, and personnel budget support.
- Financial Reporting
- Oversight of preparation and distribution of recurring financial reports and records, including endowment and designated fund reports, contribution statements, budget updates, giving analyses, and year-end asset entries.
- Budget Process Support
- Support the annual budget process by preparing and distributing worksheets, gathering budget and insurance information, updating personnel and proposed budget data, and preparing materials for leadership, committee meetings, presentations, and publications.
- Other Responsibilities
- Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Pastor, maintain organized financial and Human Resources records, and ensure compliance with church policies and applicable government regulations.
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrated heart for ministry and commitment to faithful stewardship
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial administration preferred
- Knowledge of QuickBooks and church management database systems (Planning Center)
- Experience with payroll processing and human resources administration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Understanding of HR compliance requirements (I-9, W-4, tax withholding)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with financial and personnel information
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Professional interpersonal and communication skills
Position Details
Hours
In-person, full-time, salary position (40 hours), typical office hours Monday-Friday
Accountability To
Executive Pastor, Finance Committee, Personnel Committee, and the church
Benefits
Ready to Make a Difference?
This role offers the opportunity to serve God's kingdom as the primary steward of Arrow Heights Baptist Church's financial operations.
We would love to have you join our team!
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