Finance Manager

Hours: 8 Hours/Week. Flexible hours; all work done onsite

Beginning: June 2024

Collaborates With: Rector, Communications Director, Parish Treasurer and Chair of Finance

Commission, Volunteers and Staff

Working Environment: Creative and collaborative team; Office and technology supplied

Supervisor: Trinity Episcopal Church Rector

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Overview:

• Trinity Episcopal Church seeks professional Finance Manager to support fiscal oversight and management of parish ministries and outreach activities.
• Candidate will be trustworthy, discreet, and able to engage positively with multiple volunteers and staff. Candidate will be dependable, well-organized, and able to maintain confidentiality. Experience in fund accounting is required.
• Trinity Church policy states that Candidate will not be a member of the parish family.
• Trinity Episcopal Church is a progressive Christian faith community. Read about us here: https://www.trinitynewtownct.org/
• We are part of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT): https://www.episcopalct.org/
• Candidate will complete mandatory Safe Church Training and background checks.

Responsibilities:

• Counts the Sunday offering weekly with volunteer counters and enters the contributions into Power Church and oversees the completion of the bank deposit.
• Post recurring weekly and monthly EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) contributions, manage online giving program – VANCO - and track and input pledges.
• Receives, reviews, and posts miscellaneous income and investment income and ensures proper documentation of all income.
• Prepares and sends quarterly and year-end giving statements.
• Process bi-weekly payroll through Paychex and post payroll journal entry into Power Church (our financial tracking and data management software); distribute checks.
• Generates year-end 1099’s, and maintains filing system of payroll documents (W4’s, timesheets) and maintains benefit updates for those enrolled in health insurance, pension, and STD.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations and ensures posting to the proper account and timely payment to avoid late fees.
• Ensures proper documentation of all expenses (receipts, and proper approval of vouchers before processing payment), prepares checks, and pays invoices promptly.
• Produces and distributes monthly reports to volunteer commission chairs and updates accounts regarding the yearly budget.
• Communicates with Treasurer, staff, volunteers, vendors, and banking contacts. Works with outside accountants to complete the annual audit.
• Enters annual parish budget into Power Church.
• Manages personnel files. Manages completion of state/federal forms for new hires, contractors, supply clergy. Handles pension, short-term disability, and health insurance for employees.
• Reports annual changes in clergy compensation to the Church Pension Group.
• Completes Annual Parochial Report and Parish Annual Report related to finance and membership.
• Maintains accurate file retention for tax purposes and in compliance with recommended best church practices.
• Supports annual financial audit by 3rd party independent organization.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 5 years of experience in financial management or accounting
- Experience with financial report writing and interpretation
- Proficiency in fiscal management and profit & loss analysis
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and senior management
- CPA or CFA certification preferred
- Experience with Paychex or similar accounting software is a plus

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: In person