Employment Opportunities

Posted on by Patty Peebles

Please fill in the following application for a position at First Methodist Church Washington.

Employment Application

Current Job Openings:

Accountant/Bookkeeper

Reports To

Church Treasurer and Financial Secretary

Overview

This position involves a wide array of bookkeeping and accounting services to be performed for FMCW, from basic bookkeeping responsibilities to monthly closing and preparation of financial statements and tax returns. Accountant/Bookkeeper complies with the guidelines established by the “Financial Policy and Procedure Manual” for FMCW.

Responsibilities and Duties

Donations & Pledges
  • Obtain and record pledges made during the annual stewardship drive.
  • Prepare and forward to donors quarterly giving statements and IRS QCD reports.
  • Enter weekly offerings and contributions to various funds: general, special and donor designated. Complete and forward the weekly Count Sheet to the Senior Pastor.
  • Prepare and make deposits to appropriate bank accounts.
  • Update Endowment balances and Distributed Funds transactions quarterly.
Bookkeeping
  • Enter invoices approved for payment, remit checks, obtain Treasurer’s signature.
  • Balance all bank accounts (General, Childcare, and Preschool) and investment accounts, submit reconciliation to Treasurer for signature.
  • Submit to Treasurer and Office administrator a listing of all checks written each month.
Accounting
  • Prepare monthly Revenue and Expense and balance Sheet reports for the Church Council.
  • With input from various committees and under the guidance of the Treasurer and Finance Committee, prepare a yearly budget draft for review and adoption by the Church Council.
  • Prepare bi-monthly federal tax deposits and monthly NC state taxes; complete quarterly Form 941. Complete semi-annual Sales Tax Refunds.
  • Prepare year‐end financial reports for Annual and Charge Conference meetings.
  • Prepare for and cooperate with those performing internal or external yearly review or audit of financial records.
  • Maintain electronic and hardcopy files as required by the church and the IRS using an efficient record retention system.
Payroll
  • If applicable, interface with any outsourced vendors related to this position, e.g. payroll service and/or bookkeeping service.
  • Process church staff payroll two times per month; and monthly for Nursery and Childcare employees.
  • Enter new employees into the financial system and provide withholding and other required forms.
  • Complete annual Workers Compensation audits.

Education, Experience and Skills 

  • A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in accounting from an accredited educational institution. Undergraduate Accounting Degree preferred.
  • Practical experience in fund‐based accounting and account reconciliation.
  • A demonstrated Christian faith commitment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Access, and specific fund‐based accounting software. Experience with Realm by ACS Technologies is highly desired.
  • Attention to detail and precision in account reconciliation and report generation.
  • Good interpersonal relationships, teamwork and support of church ministries.
  • A commitment to confidentiality regarding all account records, both of the church and staff, and the members.
  • Personal characteristics should include being well organized, dependable, able to work calmly under pressure to meet deadlines, flexibility.

Employment Status/Benefits and Salary

This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Hours will vary depending on time of month and time of year at an average of 25 hours/week. Compensation range is $25-35/hour depending upon education and experience.

Nursery Attendants Needed

First Methodist Church Washington is looking to hire Nursery attendants who would provide care for our young children on Sunday mornings during worship and Sunday School. It would be Sunday mornings from 8:30am to 12:15pm with competitive pay. There would be opportunities on Wednesday night as well. If you are interested, please contact our Director of Family Ministries at DFM@FMCWASHINGTON.COM

Organist Job Description

  • Traditional organ music prepared with accuracy for Sunday services and Special services as scheduled by the Pastors and Traditional Music Director.
  • Provide support for the Traditional Music Director,Pianist and Choir.
  • Be able to serve as accompanist for the choir if anthem requires organ accompaniment or the pianist is absent.
  • Be able to play for weddings and funerals if available with compensation decided between the family and the organist.
  • Maintain a regular practice schedule and keep all organ music filed and organized.
  • Be able to accompany vocalists and instrumentalists.
  • Be familiar with all music terminology and notation along with music theory. Ability to transpose and play hymn improvisations would be encouraged.
  • Support congregational singing of hymns and responses.
  • Keep open communication with Music Director and Pastors.
  • Audition requirements would include preparation of three hymns and selected repertoire for Prelude, Offertory and Postlude.
  • Pastors,Music Director,Pianist and head of SPRC would be present for audition.
  • First Methodist Church has a pianist on staff and the Organist position is shared with the duties of the pianist. The hymns are in played with organ and piano accompanying together and the organist using improvisations on last verse of hymns when possible. Pre music is played 10 minutes before the service begins at 11:15. Each service has a Prelude, Offertory, Anthem and Postlude.
  • Organ and piano duets are encouraged for anthems or preludes
 
 

For more information or to apply, contact Susan Crawford at crawfordsing58@gmail.com.