Job Description
Collierville United Methodist Church
Our vision: Reaching out to transform lives by extending God’s love to all
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Job Description
Job Description
Finance Associate
Classification: Hourly
Report to: Finance Administrator
Date: 9-30-2021
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The person in this position should be a committed Christian Disciple. Works in conjunction with the
Finance Administrator on financial and record keeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable and
backup for reconciliation of accounts. Assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. Deals
with a diverse group of members and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the church.
Independent judgement is required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workloads.
Essential Functions
- Pay invoices by verifying transaction information, obtaining authorization of payment and
preparing disbursements on a weekly basis
- Manage payroll by gathering information needed for payrolls paid out on the 15th and the 30th.
- Provide support to program ministries financial needs with month end activity reports.
- Maintain cash ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
- Prepare and make deposits to the bank, minimum of Monday & Fridays
- Assist the Finance Administrator as needed with bank account reconciliation
- Files sales tax monthly for the Common Cup
- Provide backup for Facility Use Management including but not limited to: scheduling events in
the event management system and setting or adjusting HVAC system
- Resolve account discrepancies by working with vendors, investigation documentation and
issuing stop payment and/or adjustments
- Monitor and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts monthly
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Thoroughness
- Collaboration Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Proficiency
- Flexibility
- Confidentiality