Part Time Accounting Clerk - Brentwood Campus

Brentwood Baptist Church; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Accounting Clerk to support its financial operations. This role involves processing accounts payable and receivable, managing donations, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and excellent organizational skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing community engagement and support through effective financial management. If you're ready to contribute to a meaningful mission while developing your skills, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Prepare acknowledgments for donations and maintain attendance records.

Skills

Organizing and prioritizing

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Strong customer service skills

Education

1-2 years related experience in banking/receivables

Tools

Word processing programs

Spreadsheet programs

Job description

Location: Brentwood Baptist Church

7777 Concord Road

Brentwood, TN

Job Id:227

# of Openings:1

The PT Accounting Clerk shall be responsible to the church, under the direction of the Controller, for supplementing the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and contributions functions in addition to other routine office functions.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:

Process accounts payable, non-general fund accounts on a routine basis. Trained to process all accounts payable during planned absences of the AP accountant.

Perform accounts receivable functions for Brentwood Young Children’s School.

Trained to count all Sunday contributions for all campuses.

Prepare acknowledgments and notifications for "in memory" and "in honor" donations.

Maintain worship attendance statistical spreadsheet.

Process miscellaneous deposits (non-contribution).

Make weekly deposits for all ministries of the church.

Quarterly contribution statement mailing.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:

Maintain copiers, paper supplies, postal equipment, and leases.

Place orders for general office supplies and provide check requests for payments.

Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS:

In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, Brentwood Baptist Church also seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the effectiveness of our staff.

Individual Contribution

Manages details, tasks and projects efficiently without frequent reminders

Maximizes time effectively by focusing on “must do” priorities when necessary

Anticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutions

Makes timely decisions that produce quality outcomes

Adheres to commitments, schedules and deadlines

Team Contribution

Demonstrates flexibility, adapts well to changing priorities or situations

Self-directed and proactive, level of supervision required is appropriate

Is willing to take on additional responsibilities, helps with a “can-do” attitude

Collaborates well with others to accomplish group tasks

Uses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended results

Self-Development

Prioritizes and accomplishes self-development goals

Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the KASH (knowledge, attitude, skill, and habits) necessary to be successful in this role

Teachable spirit with a desire to learn and grow

Maintains appropriate gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities that allows for future growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Organizing and prioritizing

Attention to detail and accuracy

Problem solving skills

Ability to work with deadlines

Maintain confidentiality

Sound judgement

Strong customer service skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

One to two years related experience and/or training in banking/receivables.

The individual should possess strong analytical skills, computer skills, and have working knowledge of the word processing and spreadsheet programs used by the church.

All campuses function under the governance of Brentwood Baptist Church. Each campus is an established entity operating as a whole and permanent part of the Brentwood Baptist. Each maintains pre-determined alignment characteristics that uphold the Brentwood Baptist “DNA” while also containing some contextualized characteristics to allow it to best reach its target local community. Every staff member is an employee of Brentwood Baptist.