Finance Administrator

BIRMINGHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR/ACCOUNTANT 2026 Job Description Job Classification: Part Time-Salaried - Exempt. Flexible hours; 20 hours per week (hybrid remote and in-person office hours) Staff Responsibility: Reports to Senior Pastor Purpose To manage the accounting records and systems of the church, provide financial reporting to church management, and implement system enhancements/improvements as appropriate. Works closely with Treasurer, Finance Committee, and the Trustees. Qualifications A minimum of a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of accounting experience including financial reporting and funds accounting, preferably church accounting. Effective project management and self‑starter with ability to solve problems with limited supervision. Strong commitments to confidentiality, excellent stewardship of resources, and fiduciary responsibility to donors. Attention to detail while seeing the bigger picture. Responsibilities Monthly preparation of financial report package and presentation of BUMC's financial condition to the Finance Committee, including financial analysis of trends and variances. Creation of ad hoc financial reports such as cash forecasts and HR reports as needed. Preparation of United Methodist financial year‑end reports, including benevolence and mission funds analysis. Creation and preparation of the yearly church budget in consultation with finance committee, pastors, and all ministry areas. Process biweekly and monthly payroll and review payroll reports and W2s for accuracy. Meet with new employees to review new hire paperwork. Processes accounts payable and reimbursement expenses on a weekly basis. Preparation and filing of IRS 1099 statements for independent contractors. Enters weekly donations from church service(s) and processes multiple Vanco reports. Create quarterly and annual donor giving statements. Create weekly budget update. Make bank deposits. Be available by phone or in person to meet with donors and answer questions and concerns. Work with EXHALE during semiannual Consignment sale – deposits, expenses, pay consigner checks, etc. Bank, endowment and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, year‑end closing. Cash management including reserve accounts. Liaison between finance and staff for all purchases and expenses. Continuing review of opportunities for cost reduction. Project implementation such as interviewing and negotiating with vendors and ordering office supplies. Work with Trustees to monitor expiration of contracts and bidding of new contracts such as the copier, trash, recycling, postage meter, gas for the youth center, etc. Obtain advice of church attorney with respect to contracts, insurance, etc. as necessary. Keep informed about trends and best practices in church financial management, considering implementation as appropriate. Conduct annual inventory. Assist Auditor in financial audit every two years. Other financial responsibilities as needed. Contact: Winfield Light / Linda Hein Address:15770 Birmingham Hwy Milton GA 30004 #J-18808-Ljbffr