Job Board

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop efficient financial and administrative systems that encourage the health of the church’s ministries, including First Baptist Academy.
• Help facilitate the annual budgeting process by assisting the elders in the development of the budget.
• Participate in and potentially facilitate the Finance Committee.
• Facilitate conversations between the FBP finance team and any third party CPA firm.
• Oversee and manage the functionality of our church office in a way that supports and encourages gospel ministry.
• Provide support to leadership in budget development, financial reporting, the processing of accounts payable and receivable, and journal entries.
• Research and correct errors in records or record-keeping.
• Attend regularly scheduled all-staff meetings and other meetings where supervisor deems participation necessary.
• Present financial reports at First Baptist Church members’ meetings.
• Supervise direct reports: Finance Specialists, Receptionists, and Communication Staff.
• Implement and oversee a more effective and efficient credit card processing system.
• Facilitate effective communication through Subsplash and social media.
• Oversee administrative functions of Subsplash.
• Oversee the church calendar.
• Acquire cross-training in HR responsibilities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• The candidate must be a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, faithful in church attendance. This person will be required to pursue membership with First Baptist Church within 6 months of being hired.
• The candidate must meet the character requirements of a deacon as outlined in 1 Tim 3:8-13.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or Office Management (or reasonable equivalent experience).
• Professional experience in organizational communication is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of administrative or financial leadership experience in a church and/or Christian school.
• Models compassionate, people-conscious, and Christ-honoring servant leadership while exercising faithful financial stewardship.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications as well as Google Workspace Applications.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Fastidious attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.