Bookkeeper / Data Entry Clerk

Main Street Church•Chilliwack, BC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Bookkeeper / Data Entry Clerk provides administrative and bookkeeping support to the Director of Finance by completing accurate data entry, maintaining organized financial records, and following established finance policies and procedures. This role supports routine finance functions related to cash, income, expenses, tax receipting, and record organization. The position emphasizes accurate financial records, timely completion of tasks, confidential handling of information, and clear communication with organized records.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with donor, vendor, employee, and financial information.
Basic understanding of bookkeeping or accounting processes.
Basic proficiency with spreadsheets, including entering, sorting, and reviewing data.
Comfortable using computers, email, and office systems.
Reliable, trustworthy, and able to complete assigned tasks within agreed timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Alignment with the mission, values, and staff expectations of Main Street Church.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sage 50 Premium or similar accounting software.
Experience with Planning Center donation entry, charitable receipting, or church/non-profit accounting.
Experience organizing financial records for audit, year-end, or compliance purposes.

Responsibilities

Enter assigned financial transactions accurately, including revenue, accounts payable, tax receipting information, vendor details, donor details, and other bookkeeping-related data.
Assist with routine finance processes related to cash, donation recording, petty cash reconciliation, accounts payable, and revenue entry.
Maintain organized financial records, including invoices, receipts, approvals, donor documentation, cash records, and supporting files.
Follow Main Street Church finance policies, internal controls, approval processes, and record-keeping procedures while maintaining confidentiality.
Enter revenue transactions as required.
Post accounts payable transactions as required.
Complete Account reconciliations monthly.
Enter tax receipting information as required.
Maintain accurate vendor and donor records.
Assist with petty cash reconciliation as required.
Organize invoices, receipts, approvals, donor documentation, and supporting files.
Review assigned entries for accuracy and completeness.
Bring missing information, coding questions, discrepancies, cash variances, or unusual items to the Director of Finance in a timely manner.
Follow Main Street Church finance policies, internal controls, and approval processes.
Handle donor, vendor, employee, and financial information with strict confidentiality.
Communicate promptly when questions, concerns, or delays arise.
Provide general administrative and bookkeeping support as needed.
Complete required Main Street Church onboarding and training.
Complete BambooHR training.
Complete Plan to Protect Orientation and annual refresher training.
Follow applicable finance, safety, privacy, and record-keeping procedures.
Participate actively in the life, mission, and ministry of Main Street Church.
Engage in staff development, discipleship, and ministry training opportunities as required.
Complete Growth Track, Set Free, Empower, and Partnership within established Church timelines.
Support and model the values, beliefs, and ministry philosophy of Main Street Church.