Job Description

Description of Position: Hybrid Position - remote and on-site work schedule weekly To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to: employment@highlandumc.org Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Accounting or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of Accounting experience, preferably in a church or non-profit environment. (May consider a degree in another field, if coupled with strong church or non-profit accounting experience.) Other Requirements: * Knowledge of payroll tax laws, non-profit tax reporting, and other church tax laws * Strong and growing Christian faith * Faith-based perspective of budgeting and financial management * High level of integrity with proven ability to maintain confidentiality Preferred Qualifications: * CPA Required Skills: * Solid time management skills and organizational abilities * Strong computer software skills for preparing reports, statements, projections, and other necessary documents * Ability to communicate financial information in a user-friendly manner * Knowledge of ACS accounting system, QuickBooks, or similar systems. * Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and negotiate with banks, other businesses, and external auditors Benefits * Health Insurance * Disability Insurance * Pension Plan with a match * Discounted childcare fees at our 5-Star Children's Center * 13 Paid Holidays * Vacation & Sick Time Specific Responsibilities of the Business Administrator: * Manage all financial aspects of the church. * Provides accounting support to the Highland Children's Center (HCC). * Administers policies pertaining to the collection of contributions and other monetary receipts and the recording of these collections. * Ensures that weekly bank deposits, drafts of electronic pledges, etc., are made on a timely basis. * Prepares and distributes contribution statements to church members. * Prepares and processes accounts payable, prepares checks for the church Treasurer's review and signature, etc. * Maintains up-to-date reports of balances at the bank(s). * Monitors mileage reimbursement requests, credit card use, and accounts payable. * Processing of a semi-monthly payroll (including calculating and electronically transmitting information for payroll taxes) * Preparing quarterly payroll reports * Preparing wage reporting statements to Federal & State taxing authorities * Maintaining and updating employee pension and benefits records * Maintains employee records of vacation and other leave time * Reconciles bank accounts on a monthly basis * Prepares and presents financial statements to the Financial Ministry Team quarterly * Analyzes and presents reports of earnings of endowment funds to the Endowment Committee * Assists with the development and monitoring of the church budget * Assists with the yearly stewardship campaign and periodic Capital Campaigns * Prepares analyses and provides documentary evidence for external auditors on an annual basis * Provides accounting support for the HCC (pre-school/after-school program) * Maintains communications and relationships with banking authorities * Assists in office/business management duties as detailed in the full job description below Full Description Available at: Company Description Highland is a United Methodist faith community following Jesus and serving our community in the Raleigh, NC, area. All are welcome!

Company Description

Highland is a United Methodist faith community following Jesus and serving our community in the Raleigh, NC, area. All are welcome!