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== Jewel Treasurer's Handbook == |
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Welcome to the Jewel Church Accounting System! Jewel is designed to make your work as local church treasurer as easy and enjoyable as possible. We understand that most of you have taken time out of your busy lives to volunteer your time and effort for your church. This handbook is just one more way to make Jewel even easier for you to use. |
Welcome to the Jewel Church Accounting System! Jewel is designed to make your work as local church treasurer as easy and enjoyable as possible. We understand that most of you have taken time out of your busy lives to volunteer your time and effort for your church. This handbook is just one more way to make Jewel even easier for you to use. |
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As you read, notice the many links sprinkled throughout the handbook. Any time you see words in blue type, you can click on them to see more information. The link may take you to a definition, more in-depth instructions for completing the step you're working on, or even an entire article about the topic you're studying. The Search box at the upper right corner is also very useful for finding information on specific topics. So please, poke around! |
As you read, notice the many links sprinkled throughout the handbook. Any time you see words in blue type, you can click on them to see more information. The link may take you to a definition, more in-depth instructions for completing the step you're working on, or even an entire article about the topic you're studying. The Search box at the upper right corner is also very useful for finding information on specific topics. So please, poke around! |
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== New Users == |
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[[What Does a Treasurer Do?]] |
[[What Does a Treasurer Do?]] |
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[[Tips on Getting Everything Transferred from the Previous Treasurer]] |
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= Using Jewel = |
== Using Jewel == |
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=== The Basic Jewel Processes === |
=== The Basic Jewel Processes === |
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=== [[Budget]] === |
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= Jewel References = |
== Jewel References == |
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=== [[How Jewel Works]] === |
=== [[How Jewel Works]] === |
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=== [[Frequently Asked Questions]] === |
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= Other Treasurer References = |
== Other Treasurer References == |
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=== [[Fraud Prevention for Churches]]=== |
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If you have comments or suggestions regarding the Jewel Handbook, please [mailto:myla@jewelsda.com email us] |
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Latest revision as of 23:24, 28 February 2026
Jewel Treasurer's Handbook
Welcome to the Jewel Church Accounting System! Jewel is designed to make your work as local church treasurer as easy and enjoyable as possible. We understand that most of you have taken time out of your busy lives to volunteer your time and effort for your church. This handbook is just one more way to make Jewel even easier for you to use.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the applicable new user sections before you begin using Jewel. They don't take long to read, but will give you a great advantage as you begin using Jewel!
As you read, notice the many links sprinkled throughout the handbook. Any time you see words in blue type, you can click on them to see more information. The link may take you to a definition, more in-depth instructions for completing the step you're working on, or even an entire article about the topic you're studying. The Search box at the upper right corner is also very useful for finding information on specific topics. So please, poke around!
New Users
Program Installation and Database Setup Instructions
Quick Start Guide to Using Jewel
Tips on Getting Everything Transferred from the Previous Treasurer
Using Jewel
The Basic Jewel Processes
- Entering Common Transactions
- Entering Other Transaction Types
- Month-end Processes
- Year-end Processes
Making Corrections
Bank Reconciliation
Budget
Jewel References
How Jewel Works
Reports
Maintaining and Customizing Jewel
- Managing Your Donor/Vendor Names List
- Managing Your Accounts List
- Properties
- Cleaning Up and Ensuring Accuracy
- Pro Tips
- And More!
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Treasurer References
Complying with IRS & Labor Dept Policies
File Management, Recordkeeping, Form Info
Fraud Prevention for Churches
If you have comments or suggestions regarding the Jewel Handbook, please email us