Secretary/Treasurer

Job Overview:
Reporting to the Minster and the Church Council, the Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for office administration duties within the church office. This position requires a compassionate person with strong office management skills. Duties include supporting the Minister, the Church Council and various church committees.

Responsibilities:

· Maintains smooth functioning of the administrative duties of the church including correspondence, answering/responding to phone calls and messages in a timely manner, minute taking as required, preparation and distribution of materials to the congregation (Sunday bulletin, announcements, Link newsletter etc.)

· Participates as a member of the Stewardship Committee

· Performs bookkeeping and payroll duties including bank reconciliations; accepts and processes invoices and payments; prepares financial statements; tracks donations and issues tax receipts; prepares cheques for signature, handles petty cash

· Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

· Performs required records reporting and remittances (including Canada Revenue)

· In conjunction with the Minister and the Church Council, organizes the Annual Meeting of the Church, compiling reports and financial statements

· Maintains the church website and Facebook account

· Manages church bookings, rental agreements, proof of insurance and receipt of rental funds

· Maintains a master schedule of internal events, committee meetings, social events etc.

· Maintains a stock of office supplies and required equipment

Qualifications:

· Post-secondary education in accounting and/or bookkeeping

· 3 years of office administration and bookkeeping; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting/bookkeeping tasks

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Demonstrated efficient use of the Microsoft Suite of programs, use of ADP for payroll and bookkeeping software

· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

· Detail oriented and able to produce work with a high level of accuracy

· Ability to work as a team

· Self-starter and problem solver

Please send a cover letter and resume outlining your interest and qualifications to: winghamunited@hurontel.on.ca clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line.

Wingham United Chrch is an equal opportunity employer. Wingham United Church will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 12 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person