Church Business Manager/Administrator

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First United Methodist Church in Belmont, NC is seeking a Church Business Manager/Administrator to oversee finances and administration. The ideal candidate will have strong business and accounting knowledge, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This full-time position requires a commitment to the Christian faith and the church's core values.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of accounting, finance, or business management.
• Ability to model church's core values: joy, generosity, care, and compassion.
• Experience in budgeting, payroll, and contribution record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight and management of finances and membership records.
• Work in partnership with Senior Pastor and staff.
• Manage office and facility operations.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Degree in business, accounting, finance or relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Word

Power Church (or other church management software)

Job description

First United Methodist Church in Belmont, NC has a staff opening for a Church Business Manager/Administrator. This staff person works in partnership with the Senior Pastor, other staff and laity of the congregation to provide administrative oversight and management of the congregation’s finances, membership records, and office/ facility operations in service of our mission to be more like Jesus Christ for our community and beyond. First UMC is a 600 member church located in a rapidly growing town near Charlotte, NC. We are thriving as we offer the good news of Christ and serve our community.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Â The ideal candidate will have experience in and strong working knowledge of business, accounting, finance or other relevant discipline and experience in business management.

• A lively and joyful commitment to the Christian faith. The ability to model faithfully the core values of our congregation: joy, generosity, care and compassion, a focus on relationships and active, curious faith.
• The ability to relate compassionately with all persons whom the Church serves.
• Accounting experience, including accounts receivable and payable, budgeting, payroll, and contribution record-keeping.
• Proficiency in computer software programs, including MS Office, MS Excel, MS Word, and preferably, experience using Power Church or other church management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility in accepting additional responsibilities.

Submit resume with cover letter and professional references to Rev. George Ragsdale at [e-mail] This is a full time, salaried position. Salary is competitive and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.