Church Windows’ contribution module lets you track members’ contributions by name or by envelope/giver number, and you can automatically reassign envelope numbers each year. The financial module keeps finances organized with double-entry fund accounting and flexible account structure, and the payroll module easily calculates payroll whether you have one employee or 50. The scheduler module lets you track events, building locations, rooms, equipment and services — as well as leaders, participants and event organizers — with contact information and much more. As an added bonus, it interfaces with the membership module.

One of the hardest tasks for a church treasurer is to keep track of special offerings and donor-restricted contributions. PowerChurch Plus features a unique method for managing your designated accounts, so you can see the balance in each of your accounts (complies with GAAP guidelines FASB117) at a glance. Get started by using the accounting setup assistant to walk you through creating your chart of accounts and establishing beginning balances.

3. Shelby Systems 
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ShelbyFinancials features a secure audit trail showing all transactions, corrections and adjustments; project descriptions, with transactions, for recapping and reporting; complete reporting tools — no need for extra report writers; multiple bank accounts in multiple banks; billing statements for child care and schools; one integrated database, eliminating the need for duplication; quick checks for reimbursements and pre-payments; automated banking/checking reconciliation process; ministerial designations to allow taxable/non-taxable compensation; and totally integrated system, including accounts payable, payroll, check express, accounts receivable, fixed assets, registrations, expense amortization, bank reconciliation and purchase order. The check-scanning device allows staff and volunteers to quickly record fee payments and contributions. It even lets you designate how the funds are to be distributed.

A true fund-accounting system designed for faith-based nonprofits, ACS Financial Suite features six integrated modules: General Ledger centers on flexibility in recordkeeping and recording, with adherence to non-profit accounting standards. Payroll accommodates multiple cost centers, so pay is charged to appropriate areas. Accounts Payable: Centrally process your outgoing funds, print checks, store vendor information, and keep track of your invoices. Accounts Receivable: Create unlimited revenue centers, and connect income to specific accounts. Purchase Orders automates your cash-flow planning process to help prevent overspending. Easily cross-check and reference spending. Fixed Assets tracks specific asset details, from acquisition to depreciation to maintenance.