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=== [[The Basic Jewel Processes|Chapter 3: The Basic Jewel Processes]] ===
=== [[The Basic Jewel Processes|Chapter 3: The Basic Jewel Processes]] ===
[[The Basic Jewel Processes#Start New Offering|Start New Offering]]
[[The Basic Jewel Processes#Start New Offering|Start New Offering]]
<ul>[[Receiving and Handling Sabbath Offerings]]<br>
:[[Receiving and Handling Sabbath Offerings]]
[[AdventistGiving Offerings]]</ul>
:[[AdventistGiving Offerings]]


[[Entering Common Transactions]]
[[Entering Common Transactions]]
<ul>[[Entering Common Transactions#Checks and Other Payments|Checks and Other Payments]]<br>
:[[Entering Common Transactions#Checks and Other Payments|Checks and Other Payments]]
[[Entering Common Transactions#Transfer Funds|Transfer Funds]]<br>
:[[Entering Common Transactions#Transfer Funds|Transfer Funds]]
[[Entering Common Transactions#Void a Check|Void a Check]]<br>
:[[Entering Common Transactions#Void a Check|Void a Check]]
[[Entering Common Transactions#Returned Offerings|Returned Offerings/NSF Checks]]<br>
:[[Entering Common Transactions#Returned Offerings|Returned Offerings/NSF Checks]]
</ul>


[[Month End Processes]]
[[Month End Processes]]
<ul>[[Month End Processes#Remit to Conference|Remit to Conference]]<br>
[[Month End Processes#Send Remittance Report|Send Remittance Report]]<br>
[[Month End Processes#Make Budget Allocations|Make Budget Allocations]]<br>
[[Bank Reconciliation|Reconcile Bank Statements]]<br>
[[Month End Processes#Print Monthly Reports|Print Monthly Reports]]<br>
[[Month End Processes#Back Up Data|Back Up Data]]<br>
[[Month End Processes#Send Backup to Conference|Send Backup to Conference]]</ul>


[[Year End Processes]]
[[Year End Processes]]

Revision as of 10:46, 7 December 2025

How to Use Your 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.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with at least Chapters 1 through 3 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!

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. So please, poke around!

Part I - Intro to Jewel Church Accounting

Chapter 1: What Does a Treasurer Do?

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Part II - Using Jewel

Chapter 3: The Basic Jewel Processes

Start New Offering

Receiving and Handling Sabbath Offerings
AdventistGiving Offerings

Entering Common Transactions

Checks and Other Payments
Transfer Funds
Void a Check
Returned Offerings/NSF Checks

Month End Processes

Year End Processes

Chapter 4: Bank Reconciliation

Chapter 5: Budget

Chapter 6: Entering Other Transaction Types

Chapter 7: Making Corrections

Part III - Jewel References

Chapter 8: Reports

Chapter 9: Maintaining and Customizing Jewel

Chapter 10: Frequently Asked Questions

Part IV - Other Treasurer References

Chapter 11: Complying with IRS & Labor Dept Policies

Chapter 12: File Management, Recordkeeping, Form Info

Chapter 13: Fraud Prevention for Churches

Linda's Jewel How-to's