Date Posted: 2/18/2026
First United Methodist Church of Arlington, Arlington, TX
Job Description
Part Time
Reporting Relationship
Business Administrator
Time expectation
Total hours: 25-30 hours per week
- Sunday: 8am-12pm
- Monday-Wednesday: 9am-3pm
Other:
- Quarterly church council meetings
- Monthly Finance Team meetings
- Special worship events
Position Purpose
The Finance Administrator of FUMC Arlington exists to oversee all financial and administrative obligations and plans for the church.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Financial
- Serve as a liaison to a 3rd party bookkeeping firm.
- Process all incoming invoices, bills, credit card statements, or reimbursement requests to 3rd party bookkeeping firm.
- Serve as a bank signer and cut in-person checks as instructed.
- Ensure that Trustee Team receives quarterly reports on all investments held.
- Ensure that Finance Team receives monthly reports on Statement of Financial Position and Budget vs. Actual.
- Recruit and oversee a volunteer team of money counters.
- Input donations into Planning Center/Donor Management.
- Deposit cash and checks on Monday and process deposit information to 3rd party bookkeeping service.
- Assist Senior Pastor, Communications Director, and Finance Team with an annual stewardship campaign.
- Assist Senior Pastor and Finance Team with putting together an annual budget.
- Enter pledge card information.
Administrative
- Ensure the church office has the supplies that it needs.
- Oversee contracts for printer, postage machine, and any software subscriptions/licenses.
- Serve as the backup to the front desk and phone calls.
- Oversee that all employees and volunteers are in compliance with Ministry Safe and background check training and policies.
- Serve as the food safety point person for the commercial kitchen.
- Oversee the administrative tasks associated with the columbarium, including executing niche contracts and being the lead on internment procedures.
- Oversee and execute occasional church mailings, alongside Receptionist.
- Execute wedding contracts
- Be present at the Welcome Desk on Sunday mornings to answer logistical, administrative, or financial questions.
How to Apply
Send a cover letter and resume to David Lessner at dlessner@firstumcarlington.org
Contact Email: dlessner@firstumcarlington.org
Contact Phone: 817-274-2571