Finance Assistant

Wordcity; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Word Church is seeking a Finance and Operations Assistant to support the Executive Director of Finance and ensure the Business Office runs with excellence. This role blends administrative strength with financial support in a fast-paced ministry setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating projects, maintaining documentation, preparing reports, and assisting with budgeting and audits, while upholding Christian values and a servant-leader mindset.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field.
• Experience in finance, operations, or administrative support.
• Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced church environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timelines, tasks, and follow-up for projects.
• Maintain organized project documentation and provide updates as needed.
• Support improvements to business office processes and operational workflows.
• Prepare and update spreadsheets, trackers, and financial reports.
• Pull data and assist with analysis needed for financial reviews, budgeting, and reporting.
• Support financial documentation, audit preparation, and general financial organization.
• Attend meetings to take clear notes, capture action items, and assist with follow-through.
• Support scheduling, communication, and organization within the Business Office.
• Maintain digital files, department resources, and documentation.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Power BI

Project management tools

Job description

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Finance Assistant

Salary Range: $46,000.00 To $52,000.00 Annually

POSITION: Finance and Operations Assistant

Reports to: Executive Director of Finance

JOB SUMMARY: The Finance and Operations Assistant of The Word Church will be one who works as unto the Lord. This role plays a vital part in advancing our church’s mission by supporting the Executive Director of Finance and ensuring the Business Office operates with excellence. This position blends administrative strength, project coordination, and financial support to help drive key initiatives forward. The assistant must be detail-oriented, organized, confident working with numbers and systems, and able to operate effectively in a fast‑paced ministry environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate timelines, tasks, and follow-up for projects
• Maintain organized project documentation and provide updates as needed.
• Support improvements to business office processes and operational workflows.
• Prepare and update spreadsheets, trackers, and financial reports
• Pull data and assist with analysis needed for financial reviews, budgeting, and reporting.
• Support financial documentation, audit preparation, and general financial organization.
• Attend meetings to take clear notes, capture action items, and assist with follow-through.
• Support scheduling, communication, and organization within the Business Office.
• Maintain digital files, department resources, and documentation.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Active member of The Word Church, participating in church activities and services
• Strong faith and commitment to Christian values
• Exemplifies the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) in interactions and duties
• Engages in continuous personal development and spiritual growth
• Dedication to professional growth
• Approaches work with humility, excellence, and a servant‑leader mindset

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Haves

• Associate’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field
• Experience in finance, operations, or administrative support
• Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced church environment

Nice-to-Haves

• Exposure to church or nonprofit environments
• Familiarity with project management tools
• Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Background in data analytics or analysis
• Experience working with tools like Power BI or other reporting dashboards

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Opportunities for professional and spiritual growth while working with high‑capacity leaders