The church treasurer is responsible for managing the church’s finances, including accurate record-keeping, budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations[1]. Key duties often include:
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, tracking all contributions, payroll, and expenses[1][3].
- Collecting and depositing tithes and offerings, reconciling bank accounts, and preparing donor receipts[3].
- Preparing regular financial reports—such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements—and presenting these to church leadership, finance committees, and the congregation as needed[1][5].
- Assisting with the development and administration of the annual church budget, in collaboration with church staff and finance committees[1][6].
- Overseeing cash management, including handling collections, making deposits, and safeguarding church assets by implementing proper internal controls[1][5].
- Coordinating and tracking donations, providing contribution statements to members for tax purposes, and ensuring financial transparency[1][3][5].
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws, as well as with accounting standards and internal financial policies[1][7].
- Conducting regular financial analysis to advise church leadership on financial health and to identify trends or areas for improvement[1].
- Facilitating or supporting regular audits to maintain transparency and trust within the congregation[5][7].
- Communicating essential financial information to church leaders, staff, and members, fostering a culture of accountability and stewardship[1][5].
- Staying informed about best practices in church accounting, tax regulations, and nonprofit financial management[1][8].
A clear segregation of duties is recommended to maintain accountability; for example, approving payments, signing checks, and reconciling accounts should be assigned to different individuals[4][7].
References
- [1] A Complete Church Treasurer Job Description for Your Church
- [3] Church Treasurer Duties, Explained – MoneyMinder
- [4] Job Description: Finance Committee – Discipleship Ministries
- [5] What Are The Duties Of A Church Treasurer? – CountyOffice.org
- [6] 9 Responsibilities of a Church Finance Team – easyTithe Blog
- [7] RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHURCH TREASURER (PDF)
- [8] Church Accounting Best Practices 2025: The Essential Guide – Aplos
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