Payroll & Accounts Receivable Clerk - FAITH CHURCH ST LOUISCOM : Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location Sunset Hills Campus - St Louis, MO Position Type Full Time DescriptionSummary:The Payroll Clerk will audit timesheets to ensure accurate processing and recording of Faith Church payroll and provide timely and accurate financial reporting. This role will also serve as a backup to Faith Academy payroll. As a member of the Accounting team, this role will also manage other AR responsibilities. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Personal:

• Maintain the God ordained priorities in your life putting Jesus Christ at the center of everything including your spouse, children, and the ministry
• Passionate about tithing at least 10% of your income to what God is doing through the vision of your church.
• Be responsible for developing & multiplying Dream Team.
• Avoid the appearance of evil, let no hint of immorality exist and conduct life with the upmost of integrity in all situations
• Attend services regularly with your entire family
• Maintain loyalty to the vision and staff of Faith Church and always protect the unity God has given this church
• Believes and operates in the gifts of the Spirit
• Wholeheartedly believes in the empowerment of women in Pastoral leadership
• Fully devoted follower of Christ

• Person of Godly character and integrity
• Loves Faith Church and lives our vision and culture
• In alignment with What We Believe and Leadership Core Values
• Attend weekly Staff Meeting
• Personal social media posts in regards to Church activity must be aligned exclusively with Faith Church

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Payroll:

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees' hourly rates, salaries, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, and other information.
• Maintain PTO accruals.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Calculates manual Checks for direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Bi-weekly Review and back-up for Faith Academy Payroll. Payrolls occur on opposite weeks.
• Communicates weekly funding requests to Director of Accounting.
• Allocates salaries and benefits across various campuses for specialized payroll reporting.
• Prepares and records bi-weekly journal entries to general ledger for 3 payrolls, 2 entities
• Verifies bi-weekly reports and communicates any discrepancies with Director of Accounting.
• Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
• Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Communicates with HR to make necessary changes/updates to employee records.
• Understands proper taxation of employer paid benefits.
• Understands applications for housing allowance and reimbursable moving expenses.
• Processes garnishment calculations and compliance.
• Responds to employee requests as needed.
• Assists with various other special requests/reports as needed.
• Be open to cross training in other areas of accounting.

AR duties:

• Verification of weekly cash deposits
• Scanning of checks to bank
• Preparation of online income reports
• Preparation of weekly In-House income entries
• Reconciliation of weekly income entries including online income
• Review, posting and reconciliation of weekly income entries for Faith Academy
• Populating Import Templates as time allows
• Scanning docs as time allows

• General Ledger Account analysis, research and reconciliation, monthly
• Other duties as assigned by Accounting Director

Competencies

Must have a heart for the Church and be a growing follower of Christ

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software

Working knowledge of payroll best practices

Strong bookkeeping skills

Strong work ethic and team player

Protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential

Ability to work independently

Works well under pressure

Enjoys a fast paced environment

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment (routinely uses standard office equipment). Physical Demands Office time is mostly a sedentary role (stationary at desk and working on a computer). Position Type and Expected Hours of Work The weekly schedule will include 40-45 hours per week and will be the same every week. These hours can/will fluctuate. Sunday: Off Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday: Off Travel Campus to campus local travel may be expected for this position. Required Education and Experience

Level of experience: Intermediate (practical application)

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping with at least six months of experience in payroll

Preferred Education and Experience

Business or Accounting degree

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.