Job Description
Parish Business Manager
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Pastor
Supervises: Church Office Staff
PURPOSE: To serve the church by providing oversight and proper record keeping of property, legal, financial, and business affairs of the church.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Administer the work of the Business & Finance Department by encouraging teamwork and mutual support and providing leadership and encouragement to staff members
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLE:
Ensure that appropriate and accurate accounting and membership records are maintained including:
• Payroll – including process bi-weekly payroll
• General ledger
• Quarterly income statement cash flow and balance sheet
• Bank accounts
• Investment and tax reporting
• Individual contribution records
• Recording online donations into the system. Follow-up on rejected donations.
• Ensure accuracy of checks processed and paid.
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• Monitor adherence to church/Diocesan policies and procedures as well as all State and Federal regulations regarding employment matters.
• Work with the Pastor to implement the church’s personnel policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Have leadership management skills.
• Be cooperative & considerate.
• Be a good communicator.
• Be a self-starter.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Must know Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or their Mac equivalent.
• Must have knowledge of accounting procedures and software
EDUCATION:
• Associates degree or higher in accounting or finance or work experience and/or 2 plus years relevant experience.
