Careers

At Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, we believe that ministry is a shared calling, shaped by community, compassion, and a deep commitment to serving others. We are a welcoming and inclusive congregation located in the heart of Brighton, and we’re grateful for the many ways people use their gifts and talents to support our life together.

From time to time, we invite new team members to join us in this meaningful work. If you’re passionate about collaboration, hospitality, and helping a community grow in faith and service, we’d love for you to learn more about our open positions.

TITLE: Finance Manager

PURPOSE

The primary role of the Finance Manager: (1) to record and monitor financial matters, (2) to control receipts and expenditures in the operating budget and other specially designated funds.

POSITION

The Finance Manager is a part-time, salaried staff position averaging 20 hours per week. The position will require regular office hours and monthly standing evening committee meetings. Schedule adjustments are required for monthly and year-end financial reporting. This is a hybrid/flexible position.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Finance Manager maintains legal contracts and confidential records and furnishes such information to church leadership upon request. The Finance Manager collaborates with the church treasurer, Finance Committee, and the Building and Grounds Committee as needed. The Finance Manager reports to the Pastor/Head of Staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

The Finance Manager’s tasks/responsibilities are:

Record all cash receipts and online giving to individual member’s pledge record or building uses account. Prepare member statements.
Supervise volunteers in preparation of deposits.
Review expense vouchers and prepare payments for all church related disbursements and restricted funds after having them properly authorized.
Coordinate with outside payroll service for the preparation and distribution of payroll for church staff and nursery school personnel, prepare related government payroll reports, insurance and pension, and file employee-related insurance claims.
Post all receipts, disbursements, and other accruals to the accounting system encompassing restricted, unrestricted, endowment, and property funds.
Prepare the monthly trial balance and financial statements as soon as possible after the calendar month ends for review by the Finance Committee.
Prepare monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts.
Maintain all accounting records and security/confidentiality there-of, including supporting documents for cash receipts, cash disbursements, endowment fund, employee records, fixed assets, and rental agreements.
Assist in budget preparation for the Annual Report to the Congregation.
Bill and collect all rental fees.
Upon request and approval, prepare financial analyses and perform other tasks as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Self-motivated, team-oriented, and flexible with strong interpersonal skills, communication, and time management skills. Requires associate degree in accounting or equivalent 3 or more years of relevant work experience. Prior experience working in a not-for-profit organization is preferred. Computer proficiency required in accounting, word processing, and spreadsheet programs.

EVALUATION

Job performance will be reviewed annually. In such reviews all aspects of the job description will be considered, with special attention given to any written objectives.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter (appreciated, but not required) through our post on Indeed or email info@twelvecornerschurch.org.

If you’re interested in learning more about us and how you can participate, donate your time to the community, or become a member, we invite you to contact us or visit us any time!

Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church is located in the heart of Brighton, NY at 1200 S. Winton Road. We can be reached by calling our office at 585-244-8585, sending an email through our secure contact page, or stopping by during our office hours. We look forward to connecting with you!