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Waukegan Community Church Financial Accountant (FT 30 hours/per week)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records of all income and expenditures.

• Data Entry into QuickBooks Financial Software System for all financial information.

• Process bills (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) for payments/vouchers and maintain organized electronic records through QuickBooks software.
• Perform routine tasks to keep financial files current/up-to-date.
• Prepare Financial Reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and as needed.
• Process payroll on bi-weekly/monthly basis as determined.
• Pay monthly payroll taxes.
• File quarterly and annual payroll returns.
• Process year end statements for all supporters of the WCC Ministry.
• Prepare Annual Budget/Reports for Finance Team for Annual Meeting.
• Weekly (Sundays) assist WCC Counters/Finance Team.

• Prepare/Process Bank Deposits, Reconciliation statements.
• Correspond with supporters and vendors as needed.

• Prepare and send weekly income/expenditure reports to the Senior Pastor.

Qualifications:
• Mature Christian believer with a sincere conviction and interest in spiritual things.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with and train others.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Accounting system – Highly proficient in understanding and use of Quick books Financial Software.
• Understanding and basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets, etc.
• An undergraduate or associate degree in finance or a related field preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation:
• Full-Time or Part-time position (hours to be determined) with flexible schedule available.
• Full-Time will accrue vacation, be eligible for medical & WCC retirement plan.
• Full-Time employee will earn one-week (based on average hours worked) paid vacation after six months.  Another week of vacation upon completion of first year of service. Two weeks paid vacation each year thereafter while working full time.
• All paid time off for full-time is in accordance with WCC Personal Time Off Policy.
• Retirement plan available for full-time employee after 90 days of employment.
• Hourly rate ($20 to $25) based on experience.
• Overtime may be needed for special WCC projects.

Competencies

1. Attention to detail.
2. Servant Leader.
3. Humble.
4. Accountable.
5. Approachable.
6. Time Management.
7. Flexible.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both written and verbally. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.