Finance Manager of St. Alban's Episcopal Church

Hours: Approx. 20 hours/week. Hybrid (In-office and remote)

Status: Regular Part-time, Non-exempt

Position Summary: Responsible for managing the Church finances and business processes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Episcopal Diocese of Washington DC, including, but not limited to: cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll, and internal controls.

General Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years bookkeeping experience preferably in a nonprofit, church, or small business setting. Knowledge of fund accounting and nonprofit financial practices preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills including Google Workspace, MS Excel, Word. Ability to learn the Church’s specific finance accounting software (Shelby Financials, Realm).
• Familiarity with the Episcopal Church or willingness to learn about its governance and financial practices preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a commitment to teamwork and support of church ministries.
• Written proficiency and strong organization skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

Primary Duties:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Shelby Financials and Realm.
• Receive and record pledges made during the annual stewardship drive.
• Create and send out annual contribution statements to all donors in January each year.
• Record all church contributions into Shelby Financials.
• Enter all payables into Bill.com with correct coding, obtain proper approvals and make timely payments to vendors. Export all payables into Shelby Financials.
• Assist church staff with monthly credit card expense reports; enter all credit card transactions into Shelby Financials.
• Manage payroll for church staff and all 1099 contractors through a third-party payroll provider.
• Monitor all bank accounts, perform frequent bank reconciliations, and manage cash flow as required.
• Record transactions and reconcile all investment accounts monthly.
• Provide financial statements and reports to the Vestry, staff and parishioners on a monthly and/or as-needed basis.
• Assist ministry leaders with financial questions and budget management, providing updates and reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with diocesan, state, and federal reporting requirements, including payroll taxes.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget in collaboration with Treasurer, clergy, staff, and lay leaders.
• Prepare year‐end financial reports for annual meeting.
• Prepare for and work with those appointed to perform a yearly audit of financial records.
• Collaborate with payroll company to ensure end of year tax documents are sent each January.
• Work to ensure that the Church operates under IRS rules and regulations in order to protect and maintain its tax-exempt status, including researching issues/topics as required.
• Support the work of the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Finance Committee as needed.

All employees are also enrolled in the organization’s pension program.

Fluent English proficiency required