Bookkeeper Part-Time

About the position

The Bookkeeper fulfills the mission of the parish by ensuring effective and efficient administration of bookkeeping and accounting. This part-time position requires working 10 hours per week, specifically on Mondays and Fridays from 9 am to 2 pm. The Bookkeeper reports to the Parish Operations Manager and/or Priest.

Responsibilities
• Writes checks and maintains parish checking account; reconciles account with bank statements and submits documentation for reimbursement.
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• Maintains accounts payable/receivable, payroll, deposit and financial records.
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• Posts deposits of contributions, donations, and other receipts in accounting system.
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• Prepares change boxes for special activities and accounts for monies.
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• Maintains accounting records; posts receipts and expenditures to proper accounts and prepares a variety of financial reports.
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• Responds to inquiries concerning account matters; meets with auditors and Business Office Department as necessary to provide records, information, and explanations.
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• Monitors budget to actual performance.
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• Ensures all tax reports (941, W-2s, 1099s) are filed in a timely manner.
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• Coordinates all financial reports and letters with the local Pastor.
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• Oversees electronic giving (credit card, online, ACH, etc) records and deposits.
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• Performs monthly accounting tasks such as monthly general ledger entries and adjustments to close the month/quarter/year.
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• Assists in facility rentals and takes payments as needed.
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• Attends Finance council meetings.
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• Prepares reconciliation of monthly organization financial reports.
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• In cooperation with Finance council, develops & administers policies and procedures concerning the use of the parish properties & facilities.
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• Reviews and approves contracts & service agreements as necessary.
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• Assists other office personnel in completing duties as needed.
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• Performs a variety of office duties, such as typing, filing, answering the telephone, opening, and distributing mail, assisting office visitors and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting and/or 3-5 years previous accounting experience.
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• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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• Previous experience with accounts payable A/P, accounts receivable A/R, general ledger, payroll, and bank/benefit reconciliations.
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• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
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• Proven experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or other similar software.
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• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice-to-haves
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
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• Experience with Parish accounting and payroll systems.

Benefits

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