Full Charge Bookkeeper

Northwest Gospel Church Summary

Northwest Gospel Church is currently made up of five local churches in Clark County, Washington (Portland, Oregon metro area). These five churches are interdependent, locally led, and missionally linked. Being interdependent, each church relies on the others in multiple areas of ministry and operations. Being locally led, each church is a representation of the local community where it meets. And being missionally linked, we plan to train church planters, and planting Gospel-centered churches in the Portland metro area and beyond. As a church staff, we see Ephesians 4 as our primary job description, "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." As leaders within NGC, we are not primarily "doers" of ministry, but "equippers" of ministry. You should see this play out in every Ministerial and Pastoral role within NGC.

Our Mission :

Northwest Gospel Church (NGC) exists to glorify God by equipping the church to be the church to fill our region with gospel churches.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day accounting operations for our church. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and will be responsible for handling all financial transactions, managing payroll, processing accounts payable and receivable, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position will not be responsible for end-of-month reconciliations, financial reporting, or tax-related tasks but will play a key role in ensuring our church’s finances are handled smoothly and efficiently.

Success in this role requires accuracy in financial details, consistency in meeting deadlines, discretion with sensitive information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with proactivity, problem-solving initiative, and a servant’s heart in support of the church’s mission and ministry

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable : Process and manage all incoming bills and invoices. Ensure that payments are made in a timely manner while tracking the budget for each expense category.

Accounts Receivable : Record and track all incoming donations, tithes, and other income streams. Issue receipts and provide accurate records of contributions.

Payroll : Process payroll for church employees and volunteers, ensuring accurate and timely payments. Maintain employee records and track benefits.

Maintain General Ledger : Record all financial transactions in the church's accounting software. Ensure accuracy and timely updating of the ledger.

Expense Reimbursements : Review and process expense reimbursement requests from staff and volunteers in accordance with church policies.

Other Duties : Assist with any other financial tasks or administrative duties as needed by church leadership.

Qualifications

Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably in a non-profit or religious organization.

Proficiency with accounting software, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.), and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Strong understanding of accounting principles and payroll processing.

Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in managing financial records.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Excellent communication skills to interact with staff, volunteers, and church members.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of non-profit tax regulations.

Experience with church-specific financial management systems.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with other departments.

Expectations

A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital growing personal relationship with Him.

A member in good standing at NGC who embraces the mission, vision and DNA

A self-starter able to anticipate needs and take steps to meet them

Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality, responsiveness, initiative, proactivity and follow through.

Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship skills protecting and building the unity of a large staff in a multi-church context.

Teachable and eager to learn

An "Ideal Team Player" (humble, hungry, smart)

Team-player, team-encourager, and team-builder

Commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth

Relates well with a diverse group of people in a variety of settings

Ability to manage and diffuse difficult situations with composure and professionalism

Detail oriented with high standards of excellence

Reporting Structure & Compensation

This role reports to the NGC Controller. Performance is formally evaluated twice per year, with reviews focusing on task completion, accuracy, and timeliness. Compensation is reviewed annually.

This position is a non-exempt hourly role with starting pay between $20.00 and $25.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.