Short Term Missions Bookkeeper

Job Description

• Create and accurately manage all STM fundraising accounts
• Promptly collect and record financial data
• Communicate well with hosts and trip leaders about the required volunteer trip fees
• Reimburse volunteers promptly after a trip concludes
• Maintain financial accountability and organization for nearly 1,000 volunteers on a total of more than 100 trips to 30 countries annually
• Purchase emergency medical insurance for all volunteers
• Manage trip paperwork and communicate well with volunteers regarding missing documents and funds
• Promote a Biblical understanding of Christian missions and participate in the Great Commission through logistical support.
• Meet with CVM constituents to represent CVM’s mission program.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning, and devotional activities.
• Affirm and support CVM’s Core Organizational Documents throughout all areas of work.
• If not in the Lynnwood, WA officeAbility to successfully work remotely via consistent and reliable internet access and within a designated physical workspace free of distractions and hindrances to work.Maintain scheduling availability during Pacific Time Zone working hours. Ability to modify schedule as needed to accommodate staff/volunteer meetings across the US and international time zones, which may include evenings and occasional weekends.Ability to travel 1-2 times per year to Lynnwood, WA
• Ability to successfully work remotely via consistent and reliable internet access and within a designated physical workspace free of distractions and hindrances to work.
• Maintain scheduling availability during Pacific Time Zone working hours. Ability to modify schedule as needed to accommodate staff/volunteer meetings across the US and international time zones, which may include evenings and occasional weekends.
• Ability to travel 1-2 times per year to Lynnwood, WA
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work alone and be a self-starter
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to have multiple phone conversations with volunteers each week and respectfully and quickly respond to a high volume of emails daily
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to participate in one short-term trip every other year.