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Church bookkeeping and payroll support
Church accounting brings weekly giving, designated gifts and ministry expenses into the same financial picture. Tidwell helps organize those records so a treasurer can explain both operating activity and balances reserved for a particular purpose.
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General information, not legal advice.
Reconcile giving across collection channels
Deposit summaries, online giving reports and bank receipts should tell the same story. Record processing fees separately and retain the designation attached to a gift. Investigate timing differences before changing donation totals.
Give ministry leaders usable expense reports
Separate building expenses, ministry programs and general administration using categories the church can maintain. Match reimbursements to receipts and approvals, and keep designated balances visible when reviewing proposed spending.
Bring approved instructions into church payroll
Payroll for churches can involve employees with different compensation arrangements. Supply written pay instructions reviewed by the church’s CPA or attorney. Tidwell supports payroll processing and bookkeeping alongside those advisers; questions about clergy treatment belong with them.
Giving, ministry spending and staff pay questions
Can online giving deposits be matched to donation reports?
Yes. Use each platform’s settlement report to distinguish gifts, fees and deposits still in transit, rather than recording the net bank amount as the entire gift total.
How can a new church treasurer take over the books?
Start with reconciled statements, a list of designated funds and documented approval responsibilities. We can help identify gaps before establishing the next reporting cycle.
Can church bookkeeping separate a building campaign?
A distinct fund or reporting category can preserve the campaign’s activity. Your leadership and advisers establish the purpose and treatment of those funds.
Make the treasurer’s handoff easier
Bring your current records and the questions you want the books to answer. We work remotely across California, with meetings at our Atascadero office by arrangement to discuss a practical service scope.
Monthly bookkeeping starts at $500 a month. See pricing