Church Bookkeeper & FinOps Specialist

Aston Carter; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a part-time bookkeeper in Norfolk, VA to manage day-to-day accounting, focusing on weekly contributions and payroll support while maintaining accurate records. The role can be structured as a full-time position absorbing two roles or as a 24-hour-per-week assignment alongside another team member.

Ideal candidates have church accounting experience, proficiency in PowerChurch ERP, and solid Microsoft Excel skills to ensure precise revenue tracking and compliant financial

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic accounting principles supported by an accounting degree or equivalent church accounting experience.
• 23 years of bookkeeping or staff accountant experience.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data entry and review.
• Experience with church accounting practices.
• Proficiency with PowerChurch ERP for contributions, revenue tracking, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly church contributions, including approximately 30% physical donations collected during Sunday services and approximately 70% online giving through platforms such as Pushpay and Wix.
• Export and upload digital contribution data into PowerChurch to ensure accurate revenue tracking.
• Verify that online payment platforms are properly integrated with PowerChurch and resolve any discrepancies or integration issues.
• Generate, review, and maintain both summary and detailed contribution statements using PowerChurch.
• Prepare, print, and distribute checks as required for operations and ministry activities.
• Process the majority of vendor payments using TowneBank bill pay, ensuring payments are timely and accurately recorded.
• Handle physical ministry vouchers that require check payments and ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Reconcile the churchs operating bank account on a monthly basis and investigate any variances.
• Oversee additional custodial accounts with smaller balances, ensuring they remain accurate and up to date.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in an organized and audit-ready manner.
• Monitor employee time tracking to support accurate payroll processing and compliance with internal procedures.
• Coordinate with outsourced payroll providers and ensure the accuracy and completeness of payroll processing.
• Support general accounting and financial reporting activities as needed, including accounts payable and other bookkeeping tasks.

Skills

Accounting basics understood

Bookkeeping experience

Accounts payable

Excel proficiency

Church accounting

PowerChurch reporting

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent church accounting experience

Tools

PowerChurch ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a part-time bookkeeper in Norfolk, VA to manage day-to-day accounting, focusing on weekly contributions and payroll support while maintaining accurate records. The role can be structured as a full-time position absorbing two roles or as a 24-hour-per-week assignment alongside another team member.

Ideal candidates have church accounting experience, proficiency in PowerChurch ERP, and solid Microsoft Excel skills to ensure precise revenue tracking and compliant financial