Accounting Assistant (Sent Church) - The Children's Ark

Plano, TX 75023

About the Job

Classification: Hourly.

Direct Report to Lead Accountant.

Direct Report from None.

Summary of Position:

The Accounting Assistant will provide administrative and accounting support to the Lead Accountant by performing a variety of general accounting functions. This role will work closely with the lead accountant to ensure the accuracy and proper recording of the church finances. This is a part-time, hourly position with a target of 25 hours per week. Preference will be given to candidates willing to make Sent Church their church home.

Core Responsibilities:

Manage daily accounting activities across multiple entities.
Manage and track weekly tithes and offerings.
Prepare and send quarterly/annual giving statements to donors.
Process rental income and other non-giving receivables across entities.
Invoice and maintain resident accounts (assisted living facility).
Manage accounts payable and vendor files across multiple entities.
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
Prepare monthly ministry support payments.
Serve as an administrative office backup for phones and visitors.
Other accounting tasks as assigned.

Other Staff Responsibilities:

Attend weekly staff meetings and any other strategic meetings as needed.
Fulfill any assignments that may arise to assist in the fulfillment of the church mission.
Be actively involved in some form of an adult small group and/or discipleship group.

Position Requirements:

Education - High School Degree required.
1-2 years accounting experience preferred; QuickBooks exp a plus.
Interacts effectively with a variety of work styles and people.
Able to process confidential information in an appropriate manner.
Excellent communication skills - verbal, non-verbal, and written.
Ability to prioritize, focus on key objectives, and multitask.
Detail-oriented, showing initiative and effective follow-through with assignments.
Embody Ministry Practices and Statement of Ethics (see Handbook).
Passionately seek to fulfill the vision and values of Sent Church (see Handbook).
Faithfully model Membership commitments of The Wesleyan Church (see Handbook).

About The Children's Ark:

The name Sent Church comes from multiple places in scripture, including John 20:21, where Jesus said “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”In the same way that Jesus served as an ambassador to the greatness and goodness of God, we want to fulfill that role for our world as well. It’s our privilege to be a missionary for Jesus, whether we have to cross an ocean or an alley to tell someone of His love and forgiveness. We want to equip you to do exactly that, wherever He might be sending you.The Children’s Ark - The Children's Ark Christian Day School was founded in 1994. It is a ministry of Sent Church that seeks to provide a safe educational environment for children to learn and grow. We aspire to partner with families to help develop young children socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and spiritually. Our staff is dedicated to serving the needs of our families. We offer full-time daycare, an amazing indoor playground, and a commitment to helping children learn about

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