Accounting Clerk - with Growth Opportunities

We are looking to hire a competitive Accounting Clerk to join our passionate team at Life Branch Church in Dartmouth, NS.
Growing your career as a Full Time Accounting Clerk is a terrific opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, presentation and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Accounting Clerk at Life Branch Church today!

Position Description

TYPE OF POSITION:

10 – 12 month contract starting May 2023, 15 hours / week; will require 20 hours / week during training and may require up to 18 hours / week in the budget preparation months of November through February.

SALARY:

$18 - $22 / hour

ROLE: 

The accounting clerk assists the pastoral staff and the church ministries by maintaining the church’s financial records.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing bookkeeping duties in all areas of church finance, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries and preparation of cheques, as well as preparing requisite reports on the finances, as requested.
• Preparing and administering a biweekly payroll for seven staff members, as well as completing and submitting all required government reports, including CRA- source deductions, GST rebate, and monthly pension remittances.
• Administering and reconciling all church funds and bank accounts.
• Overseeing cash flow.
• Preparing the annual church budget with the Financial Advisory Team and assisting church ministries with the preparation of their budgets.
• Assisting with the submission of grant applications by providing needed financial information.
• Related duties, as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong data entry and bookkeeping skills are essential, as well as an excellent knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and computerized bookkeeping systems. 
• Previous experience with the duties of an accounting clerk.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Senior Pastor

LAST UPDATED: April 2023

 

Benefits of working as a Accounting Clerk in Dartmouth, NS:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary