07 — Church Treasurer
Mayflower Church Position Description | 07 — Church Treasurer
Governance Position
Role Summary
| Purpose | Serve as the Church accountant and bookkeeper, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, timely disbursements, and transparent financial reporting. |
| Accountable To | Board of Finance |
| Term of Service | 3 years; nominated by Nominating Team, voted by Church Membership |
| Selection Process | Nominated by Nominating Team, elected by Church Members |
| Time Commitment | 10-15 hours/month |
Qualifications
Church Member in good standing with bookkeeping or accounting experience. Must be bonded at the expense of the Church.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive all contributions for the support of the Church and its ministries as recorded by the Financial Secretary and other sources, and the income from all funds of the formed Second Congregational Society
- Disburse Church monies as approved by the Board of Finance according to the annual budget of the Church
- Prepare written reports for the biannual meetings: the October biannual meeting report covers January 1 through September 30; the March annual meeting report covers the entire fiscal year (January 1 through December 31)
- Disburse missions funds as authorized by the Missions Team; prepare written reports for the biannual business meetings with the same reporting periods
- Submit all financial records to the auditors six weeks prior to the annual meeting
- Post monthly reports of financial activities and status
Training & Support
Church accounting resources, financial software training, bonding requirements
A signed acknowledgment is required when a member accepts this role.
The source .docx (including signature block) is attached to this page.
Position Descriptions | Mayflower Church | April 2026