Treasurer

The treasurer is the officer of the board responsible for the overall administration of the financial assets of the church, as directed by the council and finance committee.

A church treasurer holds an important and vital position within the church ministry. The church treasurer represents the church within the community, with banks and business vendors or investors. The church treasurer has the role of maintaining the business integrity of the church body and faithfully stewarding the resources that God has entrusted to the church.  It is important that the treasurer be spiritually mature, with a vision for the ministries of the church. They must have the wisdom to understand that the financial assets of the church are only important as tools to further those ministries, and not important in their own right. In addition, they should have good financial management and organizational skills.

Term of position: The church treasurer is hired by the Council on an annual basis corresponding to the fiscal year. 

Responsibilities:

1.     Maintain/Supervise the church financial records, assists in the development of policies and ensures policies and procedures are followed, and that overall financial assets are appropriately managed/administered/stewarded.

2.     Provide a current itemized financial report of funds during monthly Council meetings and at the annual and semi-annual meeting. 

3.     Ensure that necessary insurance is in place and reviewed/maintained

4.     Working with the bookkeeper, keep clear, accurate and adequate records with supporting documentation of all church receipts and expenditures

5.     Ensure the timely payment of payroll including benefit and tax payments, accounts payable and reimbursement for approved expenses.

6.     Working with the finance committee, develop a recommend budget to the Council.

7.     Working with the finance committee, seek matching funds and other external grants from agencies such as Thrivent.