Finance / Hr Support Specialist

About Community Bible Study

Community Bible Study is an interdenominational Bible study for the community. We offer a wide range of courses in classes throughout the United States and around the world. We welcome people from all backgrounds and levels of Bible knowledge into our classes.

Since 1975, Community Bible Study has been helping people - from children to seniors - to grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.

CBS Vision Statement:Transformed Lives Through the Word of God

CBS Mission Statement: To make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in our communities through caring, in-depth Bible study, available to all.

CBS Five Essentials: Individual Study, Encouraging Discussion, Effective Teaching, Insightful Commentary, Caring Community

CBS Core Values: Prayer, Trusting in God's Provision, Excellence, Integrity, Transparency, Servant Leadership

Position Description

The Finance/HR Support Specialist is involved in day-to-day accounting, and operational support for the Ministry Service Center (MSC), as well as supporting CBS Class Treasurers..  This includes the monthly reconciliation of class reports, responding to class questions, and helping class treasurers. This position requires basic knowledge of accounts payable, payroll processing, and HR Administration. The position requires a strong understanding of CBS processes from both an MSC and class perspective.

Responsibilities(include, but are not limited to)

• Prepares, reconciles, and reviews monthly class financial reports to ensure supporting documentation meets CBS policies and nonprofit requirements.
• Assists with tracking class expenditures, donations, and variances to keep classes operating smoothly. Informs the Finance Team and other parts of the ministry of any variances as well as provide corrective recommendations related to class finances.
• Prepares and relays communications concerning class financial requirements and outcomes to appropriate audiences. Encourages change adoption across common audiences as needed.
• Helps train and advise CBS class leadership on processes and guidelines related to the group or ministry requirements.
• Supports the organization through administrative HR support with the following;
  • Processes semi-monthly payroll for approximately 35 employees
  • Process leaves of absence and paid time off paperwork
  • Conducting employee benefit reviews and making corrected adjustments to the existing benefits or staff policies set by the HR Director
  • Handling monthly payroll reconciliation and journal posting
  • Process benefit enrollment changes and terminations
• Performs data entry for various accounting items.
• Identifies problems and provides training for Class Trearuser on the class reporting financial reconciliation process as needed to ensure proper procedures are understood and followed.
• Performs ad hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles for nonprofit accounting
• Knowledge and use of Office products and advanced knowledge of Excel
• Ability to prioritize, ability to meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy
• Ability to foster a positive and cooperative work environment between departments and field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of payroll processing and benefits administration
• Ability to coach and develop Class Treasurers on change and ministry financial policies
• NetSuite experience preferred but not required

Other

• Reports to the Associate Director of Finance
• Little to no travel is required

Starting Salary Range

• Hourly salary - $20.67 - $28.85

Benefits Offered:

• 4 weeks of paid vacation and 4 weeks of sick leave annually
• At least 15 paid holidays each year, including your birthday
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employer-paid dental and vision for employees)
• FSA/HRA Plans
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance (paid by employer)