Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description: Bookkeeper - St. Dominic Parish, Philadelphia

SUPERVISED BY: Pastor
WORK SCHEDULE: Part -Time (20 Hours a week)

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The role of the bookkeeper is to full charge accounting processes to support the Pastor/Parish. This position is framed by the necessary approvals from the Pastor, in concert with the Parish Finance Council and the Policies, Procedures and Guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia regarding financial and temporal transactions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong financial background and knowledge of accounting systems (QuickBooks)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a willingness to collaborate with Pastor and Finance Council members.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks)
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for Maintaining all Accounting functions for reporting to the Pastor and Finance Council, including:
o Recording all bank deposits and records
o Processing payments
o Reporting bi-weekly payroll
o Reconciliation of monthly bank statements
o Producing and reporting Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial reports
o Prepare (in conjunction with the Parish Finance Council) and monitor the annual budget.
o Month end balance sheet fully reconciled (adjusting all items appropriately to give proper justification)
o Budget performance report/YTD vs Actual report
o Cash Flow/Projection Analysis

• Responsible for identifying areas of cost saving and acting to maximize savings. Including:
o Manage and pay all monthly bills.
o Coordinate projects for capital needs and repairs.
o Negotiation of vendor contracts with periodic review at renewal for cost-effectiveness

About the Employer

Saint Dominic's mission is to minister to the Catholic population, and evangelize non-Catholics, in the Holmesburg neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. We do this through the offering of the Sacraments, fostering community, catechesis and forming our members in the faith. Christian Initiation (RCIA) is offered for those who are non-Catholic but desiring to enter into the Church.