Financial Administrator

The Financial Administrator at First Baptist Church Marietta (FBCM; the Church) is responsible for overseeing the Church’s financial administration and related processes. This is a full-time, salaried position reporting directly to the Senior Pastor and supervising a part-time Financial Assistant.

Job Responsibilities

The Financial Administrator manages the Church’s finance office, ensuring that all accounting records are maintained accurately and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The role requires timely and precise financial reporting for the Church. Primary responsibilities include:

  • Managing the general ledger and preparing monthly and annual income statements and balance sheets using accrual basis accounting in accordance with GAAP.

  • Developing and implementing appropriate internal controls.

  • Scheduling periodic financial reviews and audits as outlined in the Bylaws and working with auditing firms to ensure completion of follow-up actions.

  • Overseeing accounts payable and receivable.

  • Processing semi-monthly payroll and managing all payroll activities.

  • Managing bank accounts and reconciling bank statements.

  • Handling investment and tax reporting.

  • Maintaining individual contribution records and statements.

  • Coordinating with Counters to verify the accuracy of weekly donation amounts.

  • Oversight of recording online donations into the financial system.

  • Ensuring the accuracy of checks that are processed and paid.

  • Managing Church credit cards.

  • Overseeing ACH payments to vendors.

  • Ensuring proper management of cash.

  • Overseeing and managing the Church’s budgeting process.

  • Monitoring contributions and expenses to ensure the Church operates within its budget and communicating any concerns to the Financial Oversight Committee or other appropriate committees.

  • Collaborating with the Financial Oversight Committee, Property Committee, Personnel Committee, and other Church groups, teams, and ministries.

  • Fulfilling all responsibilities of the Financial Administrator as defined by the Church’s Bylaws.

  • Working with the Property and Personnel Committees to ensure adequate insurance coverage, including:

    • Workers’ compensation

    • Property/casualty insurance

    • Liability insurance

    • Employee health, dental, life, accidental death, and other benefits authorized by the Personnel Committee

  • Making authorized payments to organizations as requested by the Missions Leadership Team and other teams and ministries.

  • Attending meetings of Committees, teams, or ministries as requested.

  • Participating in all staff meetings as requested.

  • Performing other tasks consistent with the role of Financial Administrator.

  • Carrying out other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

Requirements and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

  • Thorough knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures, including GAAP.

  • Advanced skills in MS Excel, including creating spreadsheets and utilizing financial functions.

  • Familiarity with accounting software, particularly ACS church accounting software.

  • Experience with MS Word and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn other computer software and programs.

  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

  • Demonstrates initiative and is self-motivated.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to relate well to people.

    To apply for financial positions, please submit your resume to financejobs@mariettafbc.org and include the position title in the subject line.