Crossroads Guide

Purpose:  The Bookkeeper’s primary function is to manage and record Houston Chinese Church’s (HCC) financial transactions in QuickBooks accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Payroll and Ministry Expenses
  • Issue church ministry expense reimbursements (review vouchers for completeness)
  • Run payroll semi-monthly with attendant reporting and tax payments
  • Administer employee benefits (403(b), allowances such as Continuing Education, etc.)
  • Administer employee set-up process for new church employees
  • Issue W-2s for church employees and 1099-NECs for independent contractors at year end
• Financial reports
  • Produce weekly and monthly financial updates for the church bulletins and main bulletin board
  • Produce monthly financial update reports for the church deacons and elders for their ministry department areas
• Bank Deposits and Statements
  • Deposit weekly offering donations
  • Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements

• Other

• Provide accounting for income & expenses for church activities (retreats, camps, mission trips, etc.)
• Manage the QuickBook Chart of Accounts

Organizational Relationships

1. Accountability: The Bookkeeper is directly accountable to the Deacon / Deaconess of Treasury for Finances.  This accountability is maintained through personal contact and other means.  The Bookkeeper will have a formal review on an annual basis after his / her first year of employment.
2. Staff Relationships: The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Deacon / Deaconess of Treasury for Finances; and will also work with other members of the pastoral staff and the Church Council deacons and elders. He/She shall work to maintain healthy, professional relationships with church staff through mutual support.
3. Office Work Hours:
   1. Some hours worked must be on Sundays – from lunch time thru early afternoon (to interact with church staff and Council members)
   2. Plus two other weekdays during the week

Qualifications

• Must be a baptized believer of Jesus Christ, and demonstrate integrity, grace.
• Member of Houston Chinese Church (preferred).
• Agrees completely with the articles of faith, church constitution, mission and core values of Houston Chinese Church.
• Must be detail-oriented, with an ability to communicate in the English and the Chinese language, and being fluent with one of the two is essential (in reading and writing).
• Self-starting and coachable attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well with others, as well as independently.
• Possess working knowledge of Accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Demonstrated experience in QuickBooks accounting software (preferred).
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and computer literacy.

For those interested in this position, please submit a letter of interest and resume to hccoffice@hcchome.org