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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

What Does a Treasurer Do?

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

Receiving and Handling Sabbath Offerings

AdventistGiving Offerings

Checks and Other Payments

Transfer Funds

Void a Check

Returned Offerings/NSF Checks

And More!

Entering Other Transaction Types

Month-end Processes

Year-end Processes

Properties

Cleaning Up and Ensuring Accuracy

Pro Tips

And More!

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-= How to Use Your Handbook =
+== Jewel Treasurer's Handbook ==
-Welcome to the Jewel Church Accounting System! Thank you for choosing Jewel for your church's local accounting needs. 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. It is also a means for you to get help without needing to contact tech support.
+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 read <strong>Chapters 1 through 3</strong> before you begin using Jewel. It doesn't take long to read, but will give you a great advantage as you begin using Jewel, especially if this is your first time! Let this Handbook guide you through the set up process, weekly contribution recording, month closing, and year-end. Use <strong>Part III</strong> as a reference for when you have specific questions about a topic.
+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!
-= Part I - The Local Church Treasurer =
-<blockquote>Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,' says the Lord Almighty, 'and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. —<strong>Malachi 3:10</strong></blockquote>
+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!
-The local church treasurer holds a position of high responsibility. He or she is the custodian of all funds passing through their local church. They are therefore responsible for the monies given to further the Lord's work. <strong>Part I</strong> of this handbook is an effort to aid the treasurer in understanding their specific responsibilities as well as the basic principles of church accounting. The majority of this section is based on the &quot;Local Church Accounting Manual&quot; printed by the General Conference Auditing Service. Please refer to this manual for a definitive, detailed description of the treasurer's responsibilities.
+== New Users ==
-=== Chapter 1: [[Responsibilities]] ===
-=== Chapter 2: [[Principles of Church Accounting]] ===
+[[What Does a Treasurer Do?]]
-= Part II - Using Jewel =
-=== Chapter 3: [[Installation and Setup]] ===
-=== Chapter 4: [[Your First Month]] ===
-=== Chapter 5: [[More Accounting Processes]] ===
-=== Chapter 6: [[Making Corrections]] ===
+[[Program Installation and Database Setup Instructions]]
-= Part III - For Reference =
-=== Chapter 6: [[Reports]] ===
+[[Quick Start Guide to Using Jewel]]
-=== Chapter 7: [[Customizing Jewel - Properties]] ===
-=== Chapter 8: [[Frequently Asked Questions]] ===
+[[Tips on Getting Everything Transferred from the Previous Treasurer]]
+== Using Jewel ==
+=== The Basic Jewel Processes ===
+:'''[[Entering Common Transactions]]'''
+::[[Receiving and Handling Sabbath Offerings]]
+::[[AdventistGiving Offerings]]
+::[[Payment Entry Quick Start|Checks and Other Payments]]
+::[[Transfer Funds Quick Start|Transfer Funds]]
+::[[Void a Check]]
+::[[Returned Offerings|Returned Offerings/NSF Checks]]
+::[[Entering Common Transactions|And More!]]
+:[[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 Names List - Quick Start|Managing Your Donor/Vendor Names List]]
+:[[Managing Your Accounts List - Quick Start|Managing Your Accounts List]]
+:[[Properties Quick Start|Properties]]
+:[[Maintaining and Customizing Jewel|Cleaning Up and Ensuring Accuracy]]
+:[[Maintaining and Customizing Jewel|Pro Tips]]
+:[[Maintaining and Customizing Jewel|And More!]]
+=== [[Frequently Asked Questions]] ===
+== Other Treasurer References ==
+=== [[Complying with IRS & Labor Dept Policies]] ===
+=== [[File Management, Recordkeeping, Form Info]]===
+=== [[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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