Jewel Handbook

How to Use Your 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. So please, poke around!

Part I - For Those Who Are New Here

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

Part II - 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

Part III - Jewel References

Maintaining and Customizing Jewel

Edit Names

Edit Accounts

Properties

Cleaning Up and Ensuring Accuracy

And More!

Part IV - Other Treasurer References

Fraud Prevention for Churches

Linda's Jewel How-to's