Finance and Stewardship Coordinator (Part-Time)

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Midtown Manhattan

Finance and Stewardship Coordinator (Part-Time)

Hours: 8 hours per week

Work Schedule: On-site Wednesdays (4–8 hours); remote work permitted at other times

Reports to: Pastor and Finance Committee

Position Summary

The Finance and Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant management of the congregation’s financial operations. This role supports the church’s mission by ensuring sound financial stewardship, reliable reporting, and effective coordination of payroll, contributions, and required filings.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Bookkeeping

• Maintain all operating and designated funds of the congregation.
• Perform all bookkeeping functions using QuickBooks, including accurate recording of income and expenses.
• Process and ensure timely payment of invoices, maintaining complete supporting documentation for all expenditures.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including revenue and expense statements, and perform reconciliations for two checking accounts and one investment account.
• Complete annual reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.

Contributions and Stewardship

• Record weekly contributions, both manually and through automated systems, in Servant Keeper and QuickBooks.
• Provide contribution analysis and giving reports as requested by the Pastor or Finance Committee.
• Prepare and issue quarterly contribution statements and annual donation letters.

Payroll, Benefits, and Compliance

• Prepare and process payroll for all employees using ADP.
• Process payments to independent contractors and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Administer benefits for staff members using the church’s benefits platform.
• Prepare and file all required federal, state, and municipal payroll and financial reports and forms in a timely manner.

Budgeting and Financial Oversight

• Assist the Finance Committee in the preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Monitor and report on the church’s financial position relative to the approved budget.
• Provide ongoing financial insights and recommendations to support responsible fiscal decision-making.

Work Environment and Expectations

• The position requires on-site work every Wednesday for 4–8 hours; additional work may be completed remotely via secure login to the church’s office workstation.
• The Finance and Stewardship Coordinator works closely with the Pastor and Finance Committee and is expected to handle all financial information with discretion and confidentiality.

 The church pays unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation insurance, NYS family/caregiver leave and disability insurance.

 NYS mandated sick leave and NYC mandated prenatal care leave.

 No retirement or health insurance or paid vacation.

English proficiency is expected.