Business Office Associate or Bookkeeper

• Assisting Administrator with various project work and tasks, including:

>> Accounting – journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, transfers, check runs, reconciliations

>> Annual Audit

>> Best Practices – key liaison with Human Resources Advisory Team; ability to become proficient in SHRM best practices

>> Budget – involvement in yearly budgeting process and analysis of progress to date

>> Employee Benefits and Payroll – expert knowledge of CHBC benefits (health, life, retirement, paid time off) and ability to explain to CHBC team members

>> Financial Reporting – monthly and yearly reporting on key financial metrics to Treasurer, Board of Deacons, Board of Elders, CHBC staff members, and auditor

>> Performance Management – process owner of annual performance review process

• Maintaining congregational and ministerial confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential

• Coaching fellow church staff on financial best practices and processes to ensure strong stewardship of the financial resources that God has entrusted to CHBC

• Keeping up professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications

• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ; understanding of the centrality of the gospel and commitment to the purpose and mission of the local church as understood by CHBC; membership at CHBC (existing or first available membership class upon employment) is required

• Strong background in multiple role-related areas: Accounting, auditing, budgeting, employee benefits & payroll, financial reporting

• Fiscal responsibility mindset to help CHBC faithfully steward the means God has provided for us to accomplish His will

• Familiarity with church operations, practices, and terminology preferred

• Computer proficiency, including MS Office suite, Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), and macOS software (iWork suite)

• Ability to master web-based systems used at CHBC, including Basecamp, Planning Center Online, Google Drive, and web-authorizing software

• A proactive learner and self-developer, who has a flexible work style

• High tolerance for interruptions and unscheduled interactions

• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information

• Good work habits including punctuality, proactivity, good judgment and decision-making, detail-oriented accuracy, follow through, organization, time management, and deadline management

• A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively and establish positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and members of the congregation

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree and/or relevant certifications a plus

• Familiarity with Entrepreneurial Operating System (Traction book) a plus

Part-Time: 15-25 hours per week, Monday through Friday. (Specific days and hours based on mutual agreement.)