Financial Administrator

Church of the Redeemer

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Position:

Financial Administrator

About Us

Church of the Redeemer is a vibrant parish in suburban Boston, Massachusetts serving nearly 300 families from surrounding communities. The parish supports several ministry areas (e.g., Children, Teens, and Families, Music, Pastoral Care, and Service and Mission) through a small staff and a large cadre of committed volunteers.

Position Summary

Church of the Redeemer seeks a professional, detail-oriented and experienced financial administrator to support the Rector and Vestry in the day-to-day financial operations of the parish.

Major Areas of Responsibility

● The Financial Administrator will work closely with the Rector and Treasurers of the parish.

● Manage day-to-day parish financial operations, including:

· Maintain the church’s financial database (ACS OnDemand)

· Work with the Parish Administrator, Facilities Manager and Verger to keep current contract details for all rental agreements (both rentals (A/R) and suppliers (A/P))

· Administer all Accounts Receivable including pledge income from all sources, special gifts, rental income, fees and sale of stock gifts

· Administer all Accounts Payable including to all contractors, suppliers and vendors

· Conduct monthly reconciliations, close the annual books and provide financial reports as needed including:

· Monthly financial reports for the Vestry and Staff

· Annual financial reports for the parish

· Quarterly statements to parishioners for charitable giving

· Stewardship updates for the Stewardship chairs

· Committee budget reports

· Investment reports for the Investment Committee

· Year-end contribution reports to parishioners

· Annual Parochial Report

● Ensure accurate and timely banking, investment and budget administration

· Conduct trades and transactions on behalf of the Investment Committee maintaining the integrity of endowment subaccounts

· Support the Rector, Treasurers and Vestry in budget development

· Make all bank deposits and maintain supporting data

· Maintain petty cash fund and all commensurate records for it

● Oversee payroll, employment tax and benefits including all 1099 payroll and 403B administration

● Oversee parish’s depreciation of fixed assets

● Provide accurate and timely implementation and maintenance of overall financial controls, policies, operating funds, and endowments.

● Liaise with the Stewardship Committee, Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and the Treasurers of the Vestry

● Ensure implementation of any change in benefits or policies mandated by the Diocese of Massachusetts, and both state and federal government

● Oversee administration of annual stewardship campaign and special donation/bequest matters including data keeping and providing record of donation letters to all donors

● Coordinate audits of parish finances as required

● Implement privacy and confidentiality policies, processes and parameters for the handling and reporting of donor data as determined by the Rector and Vestry

● Perform ad hoc requests as necessary.

Required:

● Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

● Motivated self-starter with meticulous attention to detail

● Highly organized with excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task

● Team oriented and able to successfully work with committees

● High level of personal integrity and ability to manage confidential/sensitive financial information with discretion

● Creative problem solver

● Must complete CORI, SORI, and Safe Church Training

Preferred:

● Bachelor or Associate degree

● 3-5 years financial administrative experience

● Knowledge of ACS Technologies software

● Google apps experience

Compensation

· The Financial Administrator is a salaried part-time position requiring 15-17 hours per week.

· Salary is $47,500-$52,500. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

· The position includes two weeks of paid vacation and scheduled office closures following major Church holidays.

· This is a hybrid, part-time role, not a fully remote position. The Financial Administrator is expected to work in the office two days per week during the initial onboarding period. After onboarding, the schedule may shift to one or two in-office days per week, depending on the responsibilities of the role and organizational needs. Specific scheduling will be discussed during the interview process.

Please contact [email protected] with inquiries

Pay: $47,500.00 - $52,500.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chestnut Hill, MA 02467