Part-Time Bookkeeper - St. Carlo Acutis Parish - Bucktown - Vic II

About the role

The Parish Accountant supports and promotes the Pastor's and Operations Director's initiatives and decisions regarding the mission and operation of the Parish. Assists Operations Director with stewardship of the financial and human resources of the Parish in accordance with Archdiocesan policies, procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities may be modified each year during annual performance reviews. Though other duties may be assigned at any time, essential job functions include:

• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Process / post accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in timely manner.
• Process cash receipts; record / post deposits.
• Post wire transfers, ACH and credit card transactions.
• Gather procurement card expense reports and receipts. Ensure procurement card charges are paid within the proscribed timeline.
• Post payroll journal entries.
• Prepare financial reports as requested.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries.
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place and followed.
• Utilize Archdiocesan best practices.
• Assist with preparing materials for Finance Council meetings.
• Ensure all Parish, Federal, State and Local taxes are paid in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Assist with fundraising events, capital campaign drives and parish offertory collections.
• Maintain files in an organized and timely fashion. Purge files as specified by Archives and Records' guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Part Time – Mon, Tue, Wed 8am to 4pm, Lunch – 11:30am – 12pm with 15-minute breaks in the morning and afternoon. If you are unable to have your lunch during this time, please let the Operations Director know.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum two years in an accounting or finance role within a parish or business entity.
• Demonstrate understanding, respect and support of the Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience in Human Resources practices, including people leadership, policy application, and employment practices laws.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with UKG (payroll system) as plus.
• Strong verbal and written communications, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in team environment and has a "Service Mindset" when working with others.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues and situations and propose and implement recommendations/solutions.
• Can be entrusted with highly confidential information.
• Strong drive to achieve results.
• Able to travel to other Archdiocesan locations.

Pay

This position has an hourly range of $22.00–$30.00. An employee's pay within the range is based on relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, location & business needs.