Business Specialist

Company Summary

Grace Fellowship is a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Christian church in the Capital District that believes in the authority of the Bible. All of the Church’s teaching focuses on integrating the truth of God's Word into our daily lives. Grace Fellowship’s mission is “to glorify God by making more and better disciples.” We believe that God, in His wisdom, has chosen us to be an integral part of helping to fulfill this mission. It’s Grace Fellowship’s goal to see our community continually moving forward in their journey towards being Christ-centered. Grace Fellowship has 3 locations; Latham, Halfmoon, and Saratoga.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Business Manager the Business Specialist will support the Accounts Receivable/Payable process and the daily functions of the Business Office. The person selected for this role will be responsible for oversight of the Business Office’s budget reports system and reconciliation of monthly bank statements to ensure adequate reporting of monthly profit and loss of the Church. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, be detail oriented, have a willingness to learn, be able to work independently, as part of a team, and influence stakeholders to determine acceptable solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Ensure Income forms are recorded in business electronic system
• Process weekly offerings
• Process NSF checks and other offering changes
• Assist in preparation and distribution of Year End Contribution Statements
• Assist with congregant follow-up contribution questions and ensure appropriate resolution or escalation
• Process and deposit ministry money received from Central Support
• Attach/reconcile bank receipts with Income Forms
• Receive and complete ministry online registration and café credit sales Income Form.
• Prepare, review and approve expense reports
• Prepare monthly Elder Bank Review packet
• Manage all contractor and vendor reporting and compliance including W9 completion, annual 1099 filling and insurance certificate verification
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Church’s budgeting software.
• Be a key driver in the Church’s annual budgeting process.

What You Must Bring to This Role

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience - required
• Associates degree from a 2-year college and/or 4 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - desired
• Demonstrated experience researching, collecting, interpreting data and presenting analyses - required
• Demonstrated history of decision making - required
• Working knowledge of Account Payable & Receivable processes - required
• Demonstrated strength utilizing QuickBooks - required
• A history of exceptional attention to detail - required
• Strong interpersonal skills & the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals - required
• Proven ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written - required
• A vibrant relationship with Jesus and an active member of Grace Fellowship - required
• Working knowledge of Google Suite & Excel - desired
• Possess God’s gifts of Administration/Service - desired

What We Believe

• The Bible: The Scriptures, comprising 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, are the inspired Word of God without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of mankind, and the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life
• God and the Trinity: There is only one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• Jesus Christ: Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Furthermore, He arose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Father, He is now our High Priest and Advocate
• The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit’s ministry serves to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, to convict men of sin; regenerate the believing sinner; and to indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service
• Mankind and Sin: Mankind was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and is therefore lost. Only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained
• Salvation by Grace: The blood shed by Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only grounds for salvation of all who believe. Only those who receive Jesus Christ by faith are born of the Holy Spirit and thus become the children of God
• The Physical Return of Christ: The personal and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ is our “blessed hope” and has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer
• The Bodily Resurrection: There will be a bodily resurrection of all the dead. The believer will be welcomed to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, and the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting, conscious punishment
• The Church: The true Church consists of all such persons who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the Body of Christ of which He is the head

Compensation, Benefits & Fun Stuff

• Be a part of integrating the truth of God's Word into our daily lives
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental & life insurance plan
• Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid personal days
• Paid holidays
• Paid bereavement

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

• Work is performed in an office work environment
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to sit for a prolonged period of time
• Visual functions being those of near vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with leadership
• Transportation to & from work locations
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk

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