Contributions Specialist

The Bethel Church Contributions Specialist plays an integral role in the day to day operations of the Finance office. The Contributions Specialist is responsible for the receipt and recording of Contributions and various other Receivables as well as the reconciliation and processing of merchant processor receipts.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receiving and count contributions and other receivables this includes but are not limited to:
  - Count Cash following established internal control procedures
  - Ensure accurate data entry of checks and cash received, reviewing envelopes and checks for designations, notes and/or instructions
  - Copy and maintain all documents received with donations
  - Coordinate with security to arrange bank deposits
  - Create and submit journal entries from Arena into Intacct General Ledger or Accounts Receivable subledger
  - Deposit non-contribution related deposits, coordinating with relevant departments to ensure accurate allocation of funds received
  - Reconciliation of Arena donor records with Intacct entries
  - Reporting on contributions.

• Manage office deposit box

• Process all merchant process income to all the various departments on bi-monthly basis. This includes doing a reconciliation between frontend software and the merchant processor data. Work towards doing this on a weekly basis.
• Processing all wire payments received
• Monitor [email protected] email address and providing excellent and timely customer service to both internal and external donors. This includes answering phone calls from donors.
• Maintaining building ATM
• Manage Accounting Office Credit Card Receipts
• Managing Cash Counting Room schedule with various departments
• Maintains financial security by ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by participating in continuing education opportunities.
• Various other administrative duties as needed for the accounting office

Requirements

• Cash management experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic computer skills
• Basic accounting skills advantageous
• Long-term interest in accounting and finance advantageous
• Understanding of designated contributions
• A problem solver and a critical thinker who enjoys numbers
• An effective team member with a passion for personal development
• An individual with an exceptional degree of personal and professional integrity
• Exceptionally organized and highly efficient with personal time management
• Known for having excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Naturally self-motivated and able to work independently and successfully as part of a team
• Flexibility to adapt to changes and take on new responsibilities as the organization grows.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• TeleHealth : HealthiestYou (24 hour doctor/prescription access)
• Wellness Resources
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave & Public Holidays)
• Cafeteria 125 Benefit Premium Pre-Taxing Option
• Retirement Plan (403b, IRA) with Retirement Fund Matching
• Free Bethel.TV Equip Plan (Exclusive access to conferences, services, classes, shows, and more!)
• Free Bethel Leaders Network ENGAGE membership - Full Access to the Online Platform
• Free Staff Lunches
• 20% Discount on most Items in the Bethel Bookstore and Bethel Music online store
• Invitation to attend Select Conferences
• Opportunity to work with some of the most passionate lovers of Jesus in the world!