Bookkeeper

Title: Bookkeeper
Reports To: Business Manager
Date: 10/11/26
Purpose

To enhance SG’s stewardship of resources primarily by helping to manage payable/expense activities, as well as to assist with other business office responsibilities at the direction of the Business Manager

Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Job Duties

· Pursue a deep relationship with God through worship and prayer. Connect in community with other followers of Jesus, influence our world for Him, and lead others to do the same.

· Develop and follow procedures so that spending is managed to ensure that funds are being used with financial integrity, consistent with our policies, and within approved budget levels.

a. Work with staff and volunteers to collect and review weekly check requests

i. Ensure proper documentation and approvals

ii. Write / print checks from QuickBooks

iii. Mail / distribute checks after they are signed by Treasurer delegate

iv. Upload data to banking system and review exceptions as required

b. Manage church credit card processes

i. Ensure expenses are properly documented and classified to correct budget in QuickBooks

ii. Provide reporting to keep leaders and managers informed of expenses

iii. Perform monthly account reconciliation of credit card account in QuickBooks

c. Improve SG’s vendor management processes

d. Provide monthly budget status and expenditure detail reporting to budget owners

e. Identify cost reduction opportunities and process efficiencies

Perform other business-related activities at the direction of the Business Manager

Qualifications

Core Competencies

· Must be cooperative, considerate, and a good communicator, working well in a team environment.

· Be accessible and have an open-door policy with staff and volunteers.

· Attend all meetings required by the position.

· Able to keep confidentiality when dealing with staff, members, and volunteers.

· Open to constructive feedback and show flexibility.

· Be able to address conflict and tension with grace.

Christian Life

· Be an active disciple of Jesus Christ. Modeling the love for the Lord in the way you talk to others and in the way you conduct yourself.

Job Specific

· Knowledge of accounting and internal control principals

· Familiarity with federal, state, and local reporting requirements

· Experience in accounts payable and expense management

· Church accounting experience a plus

Technology Skills

· Experience with QuickBooks

· Demonstrates basic competency in common software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, calendar, and video conferencing.

· Willing to learn SG specific software applications.

Education Level

· Associate degree or higher in accounting or finance preferred and/or 2 plus years relevant experience.

A note about compensation: Indeed requires a range so we have provided one, but just know that compensation varies according to skill, experience and the balancing of pay scales within the SG staff.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shelby Charter Township, MI 48315