First United Methodist Church of Boerne
Accounting Assistant

Mission:  First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Boerne, Texas is a team ministry serving Christ, His church, and the community.  Our goal is to provide a challenging, rewarding, and meaningful ministry opportunity with fair treatment and compensation.

Job Classification: Hourly
 
Reports to: Business Manager
 
Job Summary:  Assist the Business Manager in the daily financial functions of the church within established guidelines of the United Methodist Church
 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Perform and maintain all aspects of church accounts payable records (to include cross-training in payroll and accounts receivable functions)
  • Maintain accounting and financial records according to established guidelines
  • Perform day-to-day operations of assigned church financial functions and assure church financial affairs are in accord with the best financial practices and established guidelines of the United Methodist Church
  • Support the Business Manager with report preparation and necessary research for the Senior Pastor, Church Staff, Church Treasurer, Administrative Board, Finance, Endowment, and Trustee Committees
  • Other duties as assigned
 
Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize effectively
  • Willingness to cross-train and learn new skills
  • Ability to walk/move around campus frequently
  • Able to  lift up to 20 pounds
 
Work Hours and Benefits: 
  • Part-time, (approximately twenty hours per week)
  • Work hours are flexible, to be approved in advance by the position’s supervisor
  • No benefits, expressed or implied

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.  Boerne FUMC employees are expected to share their skills and knowledge and to participate in the various aspects of our work, which may mean undertaking new projects or a variety of other tasks not covered by their job function.  We depend on our employees to be flexible enough to meet our work expectations, to be supportive of their team members, to address issues in a positive and objective manner, and to contribute in every way possible to help the team.