Financial Associate

Qualifications: Commitment and readiness to share in fulfilling the Vision and Mission of Providence UMC and to support the church's strategic plan. Consistently interact with staff, congregants and the public with warmth and hospitality. Willingness to collaborate and work alongside others (staff and volunteers) with a cooperative team spirit. Knowledge and proficiency in the areas of finance and data systems required. Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality. A degree in finance, accounting or business preferred.Primary Responsibilities: Assist the Business Manager with the financial affairs of the church. Work closely with Finance Chair and Business Manager in support of the annual operating budget, endowment, stewardship campaign, capital campaign, and other financial gifts made to the church. Process weekly contributions, miscellaneous deposits and journal entries. Process accounts payable. Process stock and bond transactions. Act as the back-up for payroll processing. Post payroll information in the general ledger. Record and thank donors for all memorial gifts and honorariums made to the church. Reconcile credit card charges. Reconcile bank accounts. Keep all accounting records. Develop and prepare the monthly financial reports needed to support the committees and operating areas of the church. Assist in administering financial controls and reporting. Assist with quarterly and year end statements mailing. Assist the Business Manager and the Finance Chair in preparation of the annual church budget. Provide support for the annual audit. Coordinate the volunteers who work with financial related activities. Attend Staff Meetings and other meetings as requested. Other duties as assigned by the SPRC, the senior pastor or the Business Manager.Accountability: The church will use an annual performance evaluation process.This will be intended to facilitate ongoing growth of the employee as well as to be a way to measure performance and to plan for the year ahead. Compensation will be reviewed annually as a part of the review process and salary adjustments and/or bonuses will be based on the availability of church funds.Job Type:Part-time Pay:$23.00 per hour Physical Setting:Office Schedule:Day shift Monday to Friday Education:Bachelor's (Required) Experience:Financial accounting:3 years (Required) Ability to Commute:Charlotte, NC 28211 (Required) Work Location:In person.