Ep 93 ~ Financial Admin Evaluation

Episode 93: Financial Admin Evaluation


Welcome to another episode of Navigating Church Finances with
Michelle Brown, the podcast that takes the guesswork out of
managing church finances. In this episode, we explore the
importance of creating and utilizing job descriptions and
employee evaluations, especially for church bookkeepers or
financial administrators.


What’s in This Episode:




Introduction of the New Show Format: Michelle talks about the
new intro, music, and tagline designed to make the podcast
more engaging and fun.




The Importance of Job Descriptions: A discussion on why
official job descriptions are crucial for both employees and
the organization, ensuring clarity in responsibilities and
expectations.




Why Conduct Employee Evaluations:




Explains the recommended timeline for evaluations: 30,
60, and 90 days for new employees.




Highlights the significance of evaluations in setting
clear expectations and providing performance feedback.






Key Responsibilities of Church Bookkeepers/Financial Admins:




Weekly counting of donations, with a focus on having two
unrelated people involved.




Maintaining payroll and benefit data, preparing financial
data, and ensuring confidentiality.




Working collaboratively with the church treasurer and
finance committee.






Communication and Understanding Financial
Data: Emphasis on the need for clear
communication and understanding of financial reports to
facilitate effective church
operations.Course
Offering: Michelle introduces her "Intro to
Church Finances" course, which provides resources such as
roles and responsibilities outlines, handouts, PDFs,
checklists, and
more.Additional
Resources:Visit
https://www.churchfinances.org/icfcourse for more
information on the "Intro to Church Finances" course,
available now at a lower price until the end of tax season.




Conclusion: Join Michelle again next week as she continues to
offer insights into church finance management. Remember to strive
to make an impact, not just an income, and always present your
best self.


Thank you for tuning in! If you found this episode helpful,
consider checking out the course link provided above. Don’t
forget to subscribe for more episodes filled with valuable
information for your church's financial success.


Michelle looks forward to engaging with you in future episodes,
sharing more tips and expert advice on church finances.