Accounting Manager Part-time

AgUpdate; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Ruthfred Lutheran Church in Bethel Park, PA is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations with emphasis on accuracy of contributions, payroll, and reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, processing payroll taxes with a service provider, and preparing monthly financial statements while supporting budgeting and internal controls. The role requires strong accounting skills and confidentiality in a collaborative church environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or accounting or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with Church Windows is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records for donations, disbursements, payroll taxes, and general ledger.
• Process Pension and HSA deposits for eligible employees.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with budgeting.
• Coordinate with Treasurer and HR Committee on health stipends.
• Ensure internal controls and secure handling of records.
• Attend monthly church council meetings and budget committee meetings.
• Maintain personnel files and update manuals and permanent records.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Church Windows

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in business or accounting

Tools

Church Windows

Job description

Job Summary

Ruthfred Lutheran Church is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to manage financial operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our accounting processes. The role involves transaction processing of contributions, accounts payable, and payroll (taxes calculated by a PR service), as well as preparation of monthly financial reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills and a good understanding of accounting controls. Experience with Church Windows accounting package would be a bonus. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in financial reporting, supporting budgeting, and ensuring adherence to internal controls. The position exists in a collaborative environment that promotes continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounting records for member donations, cash disbursements, bank reconciliations, restricted fund activity, payroll, related payroll taxes, and general ledger.
• Process Pension and HSA deposits for eligible employees.
• Work with the church Treasurer and Human Resources Committee to determine yearly health stipend amounts for eligible employees.
• Provide payroll details to the Payroll Service Provider and proof preview before final processing of monthly payroll. Work with Payroll Service Provider to ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll tax deposits, quarterly payroll tax filing, and annual W-2 and tax filings.
• Manage Certificates of Deposit (CD’s) in coordination with the Church Treasurer. Record interest, maintain investment records, and prepare interest schedules.
• Maintain W-9’s on vendors, identifying those that require 1099NEC and working with the Payroll Service Provider to have 1099NEC’s issued to vendors and filed with the IRS at year-end.
• Attend monthly church council meetings. Prepare monthly reports as required for the meeting.
• Attend budget committee meetings to help prepare the annual church budget.
• Maintain personnel files for approximately 20 employees.
• Maintain and annually update the policies and procedures manual and permanent record files.
• Ensure all accounting records are secured physically or electronically.
• Maintain insurance policies.
• Semiannually generate individual giving statements for all Church members.
• Perform required self-audit for workers' compensation. File any Workers’ Compensation claims and ensure compliance with Federal and State employee notice requirements.
• Assist with annual testing of accounting records by assembling requested information and being available to answer questions from the internal audit committee.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting software. (Currently utilizing Church Windows ®, a purpose-designed financial software for a church environment).
• Pays close attention to detail and has excellent record-keeping abilities.
• A commitment to good interpersonal relationships, teamwork, and support of church ministries.
• A commitment to confidentiality regarding all account records, both of the church and staff, and the members.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of an associate degree in business or accounting from an accredited educational institution. In lieu of a degree, a seasoned business professional may be considered.
• Three or more years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience.

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Department: Accounting/Finance

Reports To: Treasurer and Church Council

Job Type: Part-time, Hourly (estimated 25-30 hours per week)

Schedule: Monday through Friday – flexible schedule

Setting: Office

Location: One location