Bookkeeper

Schedule: 15 hours per week; flexible within normal business hours

Position Overview

The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and transparent financial records for the church. This role supports the mission and ministry (operation) of the congregation by ensuring proper stewardship of resources, compliance with accounting standards, and smooth day\-to\-day financial operations.

Submit resume and cover letter to hiring@arkanddove.org

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE ABOUT JOB INQUIRY.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting \& Financial Management

• Record all income, expenses, and journal entries in the church’s Sage accounting system.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and petty cash monthly.
• Reconcile Vendor statements monthly in case there are missing invoices
• Process accounts payable, including preparing checks, online payments, and vendor files.
• Prepare and record payroll in coordination with the payroll service provider.
• Track restricted funds and ensure proper allocation of designated gifts.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts, add new accounts if needed and assist with budget monitoring.
• Follow local tax guidelines and file paperwork as necessary

Donation \& Contribution Records

• Record weekly offering and online giving; ensure proper donor attribution.
• Maintain donor contribution records and review as needed to address questions from the congregation.
• Take prepared deposits to the bank.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements for the Head Pastor, Admin Elder, and session to include Balance Sheet, Profit \& Loss statement, and report of designated donations.
• Assist Admin Elder with annual budget preparation and year\-end reporting.
• Provide requested reports to ministry leaders and teams as needed.
• Work collaboratively with ministry teams and volunteer leaders as needed related to finance and accounting issues.

Compliance \& Audit Preparation

• Maintain organized digital and paper financial files.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, IRS regulations, and church financial guidelines.
• Assist with annual financial reviews or audits.

Administrative Support

• Respond to finance\-related inquiries from staff, volunteers, and vendors.
• Support the Church Administrator with financial tasks and special projects.
• Assist with preparation of any additional reports as requested.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or church setting.
• Proficiency in accounting software or ability to learn church systems (Sage and Breeze) along with Excel and Google Sheets.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit or fund accounting principles.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements

• Commitment to the mission and values of the church.
• Ability to pass background and reference checks.
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality in all financial matters.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Position may require very occasional travel in and around sites within Anne Arundel County and Baltimore with reliable transportation.
• May require occasional standing, cleaning, organizing, walking, lifting, and bending.
• Work in person in the church office with some remote work possible periodically

Pay: $21\.00 \- $23\.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15\.0 – 18\.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person