Part-time Bookkeeper

Travis Park Church, a reconciling United Methodist Congregation, is seeking a part-time bookkeeper.

Reports to: Office Manager
Hours of work: 10-15 hours/week
Salary Range: $9,000 - $15,000 ($18 - $21/hr)
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience
Parking provided

Travis Park Church Mission Statement:
Travis Park Church is a community of people seeking to be disciples of Jesus Christ by practicing unconditional love and justice for all.

We are a church striving to remove barriers that keep people from experiencing God’s unconditional love and justice in action and seeking to welcome all people with love and dignity. We particularly welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community and communities of color.

Summary:
This position is responsible for carrying out the financial and business transactions of the church and maintaining the financial and giving records for the church.

The bookkeeper reports to the office manager and must be detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently and take initiative, and able to maintain confidential information. Travis Park Church is looking for an individual who would enjoy setting up and streamlining processes, as well as helping develop and establish best practices in finance/accounting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain complete and accurate records of all church financial, employment and business transactions. Assure that all financial, employment and business records and all transaction data are correctly, accurately, and timely documented and maintained.
• Perform Accounts Payable – process invoices and check requests for payment, to include gathering required authorizations and cutting checks
• Maintain giving records – maintain accurate giving records and distribute periodic giving statements to donors. Interact in a professional manner with church donors.
• Balance and reconcile bank and investment accounts
• Process payroll
• Work with accountant to maintain chart of accounts
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports for budget owners and leadership team
• Prepare and distribute year-end 1099 filings
• Work with office manager to gather and appropriately file all new hire information
• Assist with annual budget preparation and budget load
• Prepare for and cooperate with those appointed to perform a yearly audit of financial records
• Assist in preparation of periodic and annual financial reports as required by the greater United Methodist Church

General Expectations:
This position serves as the part-time bookkeeper for the church. This position will work with the office manager and the Church Leadership Board’s Finance liaison.

Qualifications and Characteristics:
● Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (Realm Accounting experience preferred)
● Experience in nonprofit / church / grant-funded entities preferred
● Excellent computer skills are necessary, including general Microsoft Office suite products.
● Teamwork skills are critical to any working environment. Excellent time management and attention to detail are critical to ensuring all tasks required are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Work Environment:
The work environment is primarily indoors. Team members are enthusiastic colleagues who have a passion for the mission of historic Travis Park Church located at 230 E. Travis in downtown San Antonio. A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Position will remain open until filled. Initial deadline is December 22, 2023. Please email your resume, cover letter, and three professional references (current/former supervisor, co-worker and subordinate preferred). Email: jobs@travispark.org. Please do not supply additional information unless requested.