Bookkeeper (Part-Time)

About the role

The Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant supports two parishes located approximately 2 miles apart. This role involves accounting, payroll, and human resources duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Pastor is informed of financial status and presents proposed information for review.
• Attends Finance Council meetings to present and answer questions.
• Prepares financial budget and reports for Pastor approval.
• Processes business financial transactions and maintains accounting records.
• Manages parish collection process, including coordinating volunteers and preparing deposits.
• Administers parish bank accounts and tracks event income.
• Reviews and approves contracts and service agreements.
• Prepares and reviews bi-weekly and monthly payroll.
• Coordinates with archdiocese Human Resources Office on HR policy changes.
• Assists with employee records and benefits administration.
• Answers phone calls, screens calls, and coordinates travel and meetings.
• Provides administrative support and performs related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or 3-5 years previous accounting experience
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and bank/benefit reconciliations
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages
• Proven experience with accounting software
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Experience with Parish accounting and payroll systems