Bookkeeper

SUMMARY

The bookkeeper maintains records of financial transactions and supports the parish office’s day-to-day operations by performing the more sensitive, complex office functions. Acts as the administrative support for the Pastor, Operations Manager, and staff. The bookkeeper is the primary contact for the Diocesan Shared Accounting Services (DSAS).

1. Authenticity:
Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living

2. Respect:
Affirms each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.

3. Courage:
Inspired by thisraan gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.

4. Commitment:
Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

• Assists with directing the management of the parish office.
• Oversees the parish financial records; maintains historical records by filing documents.
• Coordinates the parish’s property and liability insurance, worker’s compensation, in collaboration with diocesan Risk Manager.
• Attends all pastoral staff meetings, and coordinates monthly Finance Council meetings with members of the Parish Finance Council to provide a profit & loss update, and discuss variances.
• Attends all diocesan meetings, as necessary, representing the parish and the pastor.
• Consults with and advises pastor and operations manager on business and administrative matters that affect the parish.
• Maintains good working relationships, effective communications between the community, various groups and outside authorities.
• Professionally communicates and interacts with staff members, management team, and diocesan officials.

• Acts as liaison between the parish and the diocese in financial matters.
• Prepares bank deposits and records receipts.
• Liaison for parish with the Diocesan Shared Accounting Services (DSAS).
• Duties include:
  
  Reviews codes and Approves AP;
  Responsible for bank deposits and receipt processing;
  Prepares, scans, and emails weekly accounting packages to DSAS;
  Reviews monthly and periodic reporting with DSAS Staff.
• Staff liaison to Finance Committee(s).
• Maximizes 气 cash management resources.
• Coordinates and review parish organizations’ funds.
• Receives payments for parish activities and prepares deposits (when necessary).

• Complies with Federal, State, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed action.
• Performs moderately complex work under limited supervision and maintains professional discretion in processing matters of a sensitive or confidential nature from both a legal and ethical perspective.

Performs additional projects as required by the pastor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.sizei requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, अमेरिका morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a business-related field, finance and/or accounting required. Demonstrated technical ability in accounting or finance with four (4) or more

Lisa years of professional experience in positions of increasing responsibility. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting methodologies. Working knowledge of budgeting principles and practices (including use of spreadsheet software), general ledger and reconciliation practices. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. syscall experience with PDS, Quick Books software, Paylocity, FACTS preferred.

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