Date: October 21, 2024
Job Description: Bookkeeper
Salary: $20.00 Hour: Approximately 4-8 hours p/week, flexible schedule
Function of This Position
Emilie United Methodist Church (EUMC) is located in Levittown, PA and we are looking for a part-time accountant/bookkeeper to prepare and oversee all aspects of its financial and accounting environment. This person will fill an important leadership position. While schedule is flexible, this is a day time and in office position Monday to Friday (though you have flexibility to select work days/times). Very infrequently Saturday work time may be required.
Office Environment
The office at EUMC is generally a peaceful place to work though there will be instances when the bookkeeper position will be busy, e.g., semi-annual and year-end reporting, church conference reporting, tax season. The bookkeeper position will interact with several areas/individuals to include but not limited to the Finance Team, Office Manager, Pastors, Trustees, Staff Parish Relations (SPR) and other committees. As EUMC is a Christian-based organization, the person in this position needs to have a Christian commitment and be able to conduct themselves accordingly. Use/possession of tobacco products, cigarettes/smoking, vaping (e.cigarettes), alcohol and/or any other controlled substance on church property is strictly prohibited. A high degree of confidentially and professionalism is required.
Responsibilities
Accounts payable and receivable to/from vendors, support staff and service contracts. May include collaboration with Finance and Trustee personnel to accomplish.
Payroll oversight by maintaining payroll records, generate payroll, on boarding and set-up of payroll for new associates and assisting with payroll tax forms.
Preparation of financial statements, e.g., semi-annual and year end, cash flow projections as needed and bank statement reconciliations.
May include collaboration with service providers to negotiate pricing, or assistance with insurance claims or payments.
Assist with audits of various accounts and/or identifying spending and expense trends
Qualifications
Qualified candidate must be a detailed oriented self-starter and be able to work independently.
2-5 years work experience in above responsibilities.
Prior work with non-profit or church environment preferred but not required.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Quick Books and accounting fundamentals.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must be able to work independently with little direction and have very good problem solving skills.
Individual must be highly motivated and take initiative to keep current with responsibilities and manage agreed upon timelines.
Maintain confidentiality of all information.
Be assertive and know when to ask questions, ask for help by reaching out to various EUMC staff as needed.
Requirements- Must have satisfactory current background checks (applicant will be reimbursed for associated expenses) prior to prospective role with EUMC to include:
1. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
2. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
3. FBI Fingerprints
4. Safe Sanctuary Computer Based Training
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 8 per week
Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person