St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School

1626 E. Broadway Ave

Enid OK 73701

Business Manager

Location: Enid, OK

Position Type: Part-Time / On-Site

Position Overview

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church & School is seeking a dedicated Business Manager to oversee our day-to-day office management, financial bookkeeping, human resources, and facility operations. This critical role ensures smooth administrative and financial management, freeing our ministry and educational staff to focus on pastoral care and teaching.

The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of hands-on bookkeeping expertise and efficient administrative leadership, working independently with integrity and discretion in support of our church and school’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Bookkeeping

• Core Accounting: Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts

Receivable (AR), general ledger maintenance, managing operational cashflow and payroll processing.

• Budgeting & Financial Reporting: In partnership with the elected Church Treasurer, prepare annual budgets and generate monthly financial statements for the Church Council, School Board, and Congregational Voters.

• School: Provide support to the school bookkeeping processes to facilitate seamless reporting.

• Compliance: Ensure all financial activities align with internal church policies, tax

guidelines, and accounting best practices.

2. Office Management & General Operations

• Office Leadership: Serve as point of contact between the church/school and vendors and provide accurate and timely information to the church council and school board.

• Risk Management: Ensure appropriate liability insurance coverage and maintain legal and regulatory compliance across operations.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School

1626 E. Broadway Ave

Enid OK 73701

3. Facility & Grounds Oversight

• Maintenance & Repairs: Coordinate routine physical plant maintenance, safety inspections, security systems, and emergency repairs.

• Property Usage: Oversee facility scheduling for staff, ministry teams, and external community groups.

4. Human Resources & Personnel

• HR Administration: Manage employee onboarding, benefits administration, and maintenance of personnel records.

• Policy Compliance: Ensure organizational adherence to federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Prior experience in bookkeeping/accounting and office or operations management.

Experience in a church, non-profit, or school setting is a plus.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience).

• Technical Skills: High proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks), Microsoft Office Suite, and general office management tools.

• Key Attributes: Strong organizational leadership, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently without immediate, local supervision.

• Mission & Values: A high level of personal integrity and discretion. Must support and share the basic Christian faith, values, and mission proclaimed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School.

Organizational Structure

• Primary Report: Reports directly to the Lead Pastor.

• Collaborative Relationships: Works closely with the Board of Elders, Church Council, School Board, and communicates regularly with the elected Church Treasurer on all financial matters.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter via email to pastor@stpaulsenid.com or call (580) 234-6646.