EMPLOYMENT AT UNIVERSITY

Staff members of University Methodist are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the mission of the Church and the highest ideals of the Christian lifestyle. While staff members are not required to be members of the Church, they are expected to be active members of a Christian congregation.

The Director of Finance will be committed to the mission and vision of University Methodist and will be responsible for the financial health of the church. The Director of Finance will ensure that financial needs are met and will drive best financial practices in the organization.  S/he will create and maintain financial records, prepare financial reports, and oversee the organization’s budget for both University Methodist Church and University Primary School.

Responsibilities:

• Management of all accounting functions and staff – accounts payable, accounts receivable, electronic banking, monthly reconciliations, close month-end books.
• Preparation of financial statements for review by Finance/Trustees and Leadership Council.
• Preparation and management of annual audit.
• Management of all insurance policies.
• Preparation of  annual  budgets.
• Management of all payroll functions.
• Attendance at evening monthly meetings of
• Finance/Trustees and Staff-Parish Relations Committee.
• Communication with church members and management of charitable giving.

Skills Required:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years financial management experience,
• 5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Sophisticated understanding of non-profit day-to-day accounting processes, general ledger work, and detailed budget processes.
• Familiarity with standard accounting programs.
• Experience working with CPA firm(s)
• Experience producing and presenting financial statements
• Personnel Management

Qualifications:

• Commitment to University’s vision in the community
• Experience with non-profit accounting practices; experience with church accounting a plus.
• Clear communication and people management skills

University Methodist Church currently has an immediate opening for a Custodial position to include some weekdays and both Saturday and Sunday shifts.  

The successful applicant must be Christ-centered, able to maintain a safe and clean environment, have reliable transportation, custodial experience and physically able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs. Responsibilities include maintaining facility on weekends, setting up and tearing down tables, chairs, staging, using floor cleaning machine, cleaning multiple areas of the campus, and willingness to serve the church congregation. Please contact Laura Ames in the church office for more information at 210-696-1033.

Summer internships at University Methodist Church are intended to help college-aged students who are discerning a call to vocational ministry or who are looking to serve in a ministry setting during the summer while also growing in their own sense of vocation. Each internship will include programming, provided by our college ministry, that is intended to encourage peer relationships and spiritual development that helps interns grow in their sense of vocation and calling. Housing arrangements can be discussed with those who do not live in the area.

Download the application for descriptions of each program area’s intern position. Unless otherwise noted, applicants should be at least 1 year post high school graduation. These full time paid temporary positions typical span 10 weeks, totaling 400 hours over the course of the summer, from mid-May to mid-August. Start and End Dates are flexible, depending on program needs.

Interested applicants should download and completed the Summer Intern Job Application linked below and return to SReiter@UniversitySATX.Org or turn applications into the church office, attention Sarah Reiter.

Download Summer Intern Application