Job Description

Description St. Mary Catholic Church in Independence, Missouri is seeking to fill the part time position of Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper. This position plays a vital role in helping manage the financial operations of the parish. The Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper will assist with parish financial statements, budget reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, year-end reporting, and any audit requirements. This position reports to the Pastor. Essential Duties

• Assist Pastor in creating and managing the parish budget.
• Process accounts receivable and payable and corresponding general ledger entries.
• Make bank deposits.
• Track and monitor financial transactions.
• Enter financial data into accounting software.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts, including payroll liabilities, etc.
• Record and reconcile parishioner contributions to general ledger.
• Send annual contribution statements to parishioners.
• Process weekly offertory deposits according to audit requirements.
• Prepare budget and financial reports for Pastor and Finance Council.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills – highly collaborative and an effective team member.
• Exercise planning and organizational skills and meet deadlines through problem-solving and multi-tasking.
• Handle confidential information with integrity.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping or related field
• Intermediate to advanced skill level in QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Active Catholic in good standing is preferred, though familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is required.

Requirements Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr St Mary Catholic Church Independence

Job Tags

Part time, Work experience placement,

Similar Jobs