Parish Administrator Search
Our Church
St. Paul’s is a loving, welcoming, growing Episcopal Church. Our mission is to explore and celebrate God’s infinite grace, acceptance, and love, and we pursue that through worship, music, prayer, formation, and service. As church in downtown Fayetteville, we seek to be a resource not only for our members but also for the entire community. We are a church with a large staff, over 2,000 members, and a budget of $1.8 million, but we care deeply for one another and strive to value everyone who participates in the life of St. Paul’s.
Job Description
As the cornerstone of our administrative staff, the full-time Parish Administrator will oversee our church’s finances and facilities and manage other members of our administrative team. This person will work directly under the supervision of the Rector (senior minister) and will supervise our Parish Secretary and Parish Chef. They will collaborate with the entire staff, direct financial volunteers, and coordinate with outside contractors. The Parish Administrator will have pastorally sensitive interactions with members of the church and visitors and will operate with the highest integrity.
Essential Responsibilities
Use GAAP and not-for-profit fund accounting principles
Manage processing of cash receipts and timely recording of revenue
Keep timely and accurate records of member pledges
Process and record accounts payable transactions for accurate and timely payment
Review and process expense reports and receipts on a monthly basis
Perform all necessary accrual, allocation, and adjusting journal entries
Oversee payroll and coordinate with payroll processing company
Use accounting software to prepare and analyze financial reports
Coordinate with outside CPA firm for annual audit
Monitor financial systems and controls to ensure sound financial governance
Support Parish Secretary and Parish Chef in their ministries
Manage volunteers who assist with deposit and reconciliation processes
Coordinate and oversee outside contractors for facility repairs and maintenance
Characteristics Needed for Success
Familiarity with fund accounting in a non-profit setting
Managerial experience
Ability both to collaborate with a team and to work independently
Customer-service mentality
Skills for critical-thinking and problem-solving
Detail-oriented approach to tasks and procedures
Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate both long-term and short-term goals
Unquestionable ethics and integrity
Commitment to professional confidentiality
Relevant organizational, administrative, and computer skills
3+ years experience as a staff accountant or in a similar position preferred
Compensation
Salary starting at $55,000
Four weeks paid vacation
Continuing education budget with paid leave
Health insurance, life insurance, & pension benefits
Targeted Start Date
September 15, 2022
Additional Information
To Apply
Please send the following to the Rev. Evan D. Garner:
Résumé
Three Professional References