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

www.stpaulsfay.org

To Apply

Please send the following to the Rev. Evan D. Garner:

  • Résumé

  • Three Professional References

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