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Edmonds United Methodist Church is seeking a Business Administrator.  This Full-time exempt senior staff position reports to the Lead Pastor and responsible for directing and overseeing the administrative, business and financial support functions in the church.  Also serves as Church Treasurer.

Role and Responsibilities

LEADERSHIP

• Supervises and manages the Administrative Staff
• Supervises the Building Manager
• Assists Building Manager in supervision of Custodial and Security Staff
• Member of Steering Committee
• Member of Finance Committee
• Member of Board of Trustees
• Member of Church Council
• Oversees general office volunteers
• Oversees counting crew
• Serves as church treasurer

FINANCE

• Responsible for all banking, investment accounts
• Responsible for paying all bills and reimbursements
• Responsible for recording of monetary donations to the church
• Process payroll for all church, and preschool employees
• Create and distribute quarterly contribution reports to givers
• Pay all payroll taxes, pension payments, health insurance payments
• Prepare and file Quarterly 941 Taxes
• Prepare, file and pay Quarterly Labor and Industries Taxes
• Prepare, file and distribute end of year W-2 Tax forms and 1099’s
• Prepare, file and pay annual Sales/Excise Taxes for Thrift Shop
• Help prepare annual budget
• Create and distribute end of year giving reports to congregants and public
• Assist with annual financial review of records

ADMINISTRATION

• Ensure that all administrative tasks and support to church teams, committees and community is accomplished
• Oversee the utilization of the church membership database

OTHER

• Assist with security – lockup/unlocking
• Oversee the Sunday Van Transportation crew
• Oversee Sunday morning attendance recording
• Oversee Sunday morning reception desk hostesses
• Point person for Sunday morning coffee hours
• Point person for Thrift Shop
• Prepare the Annual Pastor’s Report to the Conference

Qualities Sought in a Qualified Candidate

• A spiritually mature Christian with a strong sense of calling to ministry
• A passion for working with staff, members of the congregation and general public
• A shared desire to fulfill the vision of Edmonds United Methodist Church
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Quickbooks, church management software, calendar programs, MS Office programs
• Possess excellent financial skills
• Open minded
• Proven ability to leverage and mobilize volunteers and build community
• Proven planning and organization skills
• Strong administrator
• Proven & effective delegator
• Able to empower others
• Able to utilize & leverage technology and social media to meet people where they are at appropriately
• Flexible and adaptable
• Approachable
• High energy
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Familiar with or willingness to become familiar with and support the United Methodist Church tradition and theology

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in finance and/or administration
• 4 or more years of experience in finance and/or administration
• Previous experience in a leadership/management role in a church or non-profit is beneficial