Church Financial Assistant A. PRINCIPLE FUNCTION: The Church Financial Assistant is responsible to the Church Business Manager for the successful accomplishment of all financial duties of Orcutt Baptist Church (OBC). Education: College degree preferred Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in double entry bookkeeping skills, Familiar with payroll processing, Understanding of FICA and tax laws, preferred experience in using ACS and REALM church accounting and management software. Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, good organization skills, written and oral communication skills, ability to multitask. Employment is conditional upon a successful background check. B. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Church Financial Assistant shall: 1. In accordance with the OBC Finance Policies and Procedures, support the Counting Committee, process weekly contributions, ensure bank deposits are made, and publish weekly giving report(s) to the Treasurer. 2. Perform data entry of financial information including contribution records, payroll, and vendor invoices. 3. Administer church giving records ensuring accurate allocation to appropriate funds and timely distribution of annual contribution reports to members and donors. 4. Work with the Budget Finance Committee in annual budget development. 5. Organize and manage all employee records in accordance with applicable regulations to include written records of vacation, sick leave, and family leave records for each staff member. 6. Provide for smooth orientation of new employees. 7. Manage benefit plans enrollment and ongoing human resource inquiries in accordance with OBC personnel policies. 8. Renew all software licenses for website, tax I.D. & memberships. 9. Coordinate schedules and execute agreements for use of facilities and ensure the facilities are returned to their original condition in accordance with the approved Facility Usage and Wedding Policies. 10. Maintain records of church contract renewals and inspection schedules. 11. Maintain a working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and church administrative software tools (church membership databases, giving records, online payments, and communications – both digital & paper filing). 12. Perform other job-related functions as assigned by the Church Business Manager. C. REMUNERATION: 1. The Church Financial Assistant is a part-time paid staff member. 2. Salary will be commensurate with the individual’s education, experience and performance and will be reviewed annually by the Personnel Committee. 3. Any recommended changes to the salary must be coordinated with the Budget Planning Committee and approved by the Church. 4. Any benefits shall be as stipulated in the PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL or as agreed upon in writing at the time of employment.