Bookkeeper / Business Office Administrator

Job Description

Full-Time Bookkeeper / Business Office Administrator

Location : Smyrna, GA (on-site)

Status : Full-time, non-exempt employee (40 hours per week).

Reports to : Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Works closely with : Chief of Staff, Senior Pastor, Church Staff, and Finance Committee

Schedule : Regular weekday hours (M-F) with evening or weekend meetings as needed

If you're someone who enjoys both numbers and people, and you'd love to use your financial skills to support a welcoming, faith-based community, this opportunity is for you.

Smyrna First United Methodist Church (SFUMC) is seeking a detail-oriented and personable Bookkeeper / Business Office Administrator to support the church's financial and bookkeeping operations and work closely with its dedicated staff and leadership team.

In this role, you'll manage day-to-day bookkeeping for the church, encompassing tasks ranging from general accounting, record-keeping, processing donations, payroll, and expenses, to preparing monthly financial reports. Your responsibilities will include ensuring financial integrity, transparency, and compliance with accounting standards, United Methodist financial policies, and SFUMC's internal financial procedures. You'll be part of a supportive, faith-based community that values collaboration, stewardship, and service.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Record-Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Process and record donations, tithes, pledges, and other income streams in compliance with church and denominational financial policies.
• Reconcile bank and investment statements monthly and ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.
• Maintain files and records in an orderly, confidential, and audit-ready manner.
• For specialized ministries, assure that financial records are maintained to specific program, accreditation, or other applicable standards (e.g. Weekday Education Ministry.)

Payroll & Expense Management

o This includes payroll processing and tracking for weekday education, Tillman and Cliff Jordan Centers as departments of SFUMC.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Process Improvement & Support

Requirements

Benefits

Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, 403b with Match and Paid Vacation