Financial Administrator

Summary of Organization
St. Matthew’s is a welcoming church in Wauwatosa called to nurture faith, equip people to serve others, and make a difference in the world. We believe that professional financial management, grounded in integrity and precision, is a vital foundation that empowers our community to fulfill this mission with excellence and care.

Summary of Position
We are seeking a skilled and principled bookkeeper to serve as our Financial Administrator. This is a comprehensive role responsible for the full financial life of our church, ensuring our resources are managed with integrity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Maintain accurate bookkeeping, ledger management, and reconcile accounts.

• Payroll & Benefits: Process staff payroll and serve as the liaison for employee benefits.

• Reporting: Produce monthly financial reports for the Church Council and work with annual auditors.

• Giving Records: Manage member contributions, pledges, and ACH transfers using church management software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.

• Proficiency in payroll processing and financial reporting.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and a willingness to learn church-specific software.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour.

• Work Environment: This position can be hybrid. While specific weekly tasks require an on-site presence (such as processing physical mail and printing checks for signature), the majority of the financial management, payroll, and reporting tasks can be completed remotely.

• Benefits: This is a part-time position (20–25 hours/week) and does not include a benefits package. We offer a professional and flexible work environment.