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outh Carolina United Methodist Conference

Director of Finance

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Responsible for the total administration of the church’s funds, accounting records, and financial reports. The Finance Committee formulates and oversees the policies which the Financial Director administers and advises on procedures as deemed necessary. The person in this position must exercise confidentiality in all areas. Judgment must be used in day-to-day decisions and in deciding when authority must come from the Senior Minister, the Church Treasurer, and/or the Finance Committee.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Experience with bookkeeping for a business or non-profit

Experience with payroll

Finance or Accounting degree, experience preferred

Working knowledge of budgets

Valid S. C. driver’s license

Bondable

Thorough knowledge of computerized double-entry bookkeeping and supporting functions

Knowledge of ACS Realm program or similar accounting software

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Entering contributions, miscellaneous office deposits (rent checks, etc.), balancing to deposits, generating reports and statements

Processing payroll for church staff and Day School, including tax filings

Verifying documentation, processing accounts payable, and issuing checks

Managing general ledger entries, balancing accounts, and generating reports

Making weekly deposits

Supervising counters and volunteers

Reconciling checkbooks and bank accounts

Administering pension and medical reimbursement plans

PERIODIC FINANCIAL TASKS

Attending Church Council and Finance Committee meetings

Preparing reports and analyses for the Finance Committee

Entering pledges and managing annual budget requests

Distributing contribution envelopes and annual reports

Preparing for year-end closing and audits

Managing sale of columbarium niches

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintaining staff personnel files and HR records

Supporting stewardship campaigns

Maintaining good relations with congregation, staff, and vendors

Performing additional duties as assigned by the Senior Minister/Church Administrator

If interested, submit resume and cover letter to susan@unionirmo.org.

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