Finance and Accounting Coordinator — Part-Time

Bethany Bible Fellowship; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany Bible Fellowship in Westminster, California, seeks a Finance and Accounting Coordinator to support church and school ministries with accurate records and faithful stewardship.

The role handles day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, donations, tuition, vendor payments, budgets, and financial reporting, while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping or accounting experience, including reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Accuracy, organization, clear communication, and confidentiality.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Successful completion of required background checks.
• Church, school, or nonprofit experience and relevant education are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records, including department and restricted-fund activity, supporting documentation, and monthly and year-end closings.
• Prepare monthly bank, credit-card, and balance-sheet reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and submit reconciliations for independent review and approval.
• Record donations, tuition, fees, and other receipts, and complete timely deposits using approved cash-handling procedures.
• Process documented and approved payments, maintain vendor and customer accounts, and follow up respectfully on outstanding balances.
• Assist with annual budgets and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Monitor budget differences and cash flow, alerting leadership to significant concerns.
• Follow financial controls, protect confidential information, and promptly report suspected errors, fraud, or policy violations.
• Coordinate documentation for payroll, audits, taxes, insurance, and required reporting with staff and qualified professionals.
• Maintain basic financial procedures, answer staff questions, and participate in relevant meetings and training.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Reconciliations

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Budgeting

Reporting

Confidentiality

Independence

Collaboration

Education

Relevant education preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Finance and Accounting Coordinator — Part-Time

Bethany Bible Fellowship | Westminster, California
Hours: 15–20 per week
Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

About the opportunity

Bethany Bible Fellowship seeks a detail-oriented Finance and Accounting Coordinator to support our church and school ministries through accurate financial records, reliable processes, and faithful stewardship.

You will handle day-to-day accounting and provide timely financial information that helps leadership make informed decisions. This role combines independent work with collaboration and service to staff, families, donors, and vendors.

What you will do

Maintain accurate accounting records, including department and restricted-fund activity, supporting documentation, and monthly and year-end closings.

Prepare monthly bank, credit-card, and balance-sheet reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and submit reconciliations for independent review and approval.

Record donations, tuition, fees, and other receipts, and complete timely deposits using approved cash-handling procedures.

Process documented and approved payments, maintain vendor and customer accounts, and follow up respectfully on outstanding balances.

Assist with annual budgets and prepare monthly financial reports.

Monitor budget differences and cash flow, alerting leadership to significant concerns.

Follow financial controls, protect confidential information, and promptly report suspected errors, fraud, or policy violations.

Coordinate documentation for payroll, audits, taxes, insurance, and required reporting with staff and qualified professionals.

Maintain basic financial procedures, answer staff questions, and participate in relevant meetings and training.

What you bring

A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Bethany’s Statement of Faith, mission, and policies.

Bookkeeping or accounting experience, including reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and reporting.

Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets.

Accuracy, organization, clear communication, and confidentiality.

The ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Successful completion of required background checks and employment screenings.

Church, school, or nonprofit experience and relevant education are preferred.

Schedule and reporting

This regular, part-time position reports to the Executive Director and works alongside the School Board Finance Committee, administrative staff, ministry leaders, and outside financial professionals.

The schedule is primarily weekday office hours, with flexibility during budgeting, financial closings, and reviews. Assignments and priorities will be aligned with the available 15–20 weekly hours.