Parish Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description:

To serve as the Church Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant supporting the Pastor and Business Manager.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

* Accounts Payable;
* Assist with various accounting tasks;
* Payroll;
* Cross train at Parish Cemetery;
* Administrative Assistant duties supporting Pastor and Business Manager.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

* Post invoices received to Quickbooks; prepare checks for review,
approval and mailing; filing check stubs and invoices;
* Assist with accounting for receipts and provide yearly donor
statements;
* Assist with journal entries and monthly balance sheet analyses;
* Assist with payroll, including entering data into payroll system and
preparing accounting entries for posting to Quickbooks;
* Support cemetery office staff;
* Calendar, reception and administrative support as needed;
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

* Two years bookkeeping or the equivalent education;
* Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team;
* Excellent communication skills;
* Attention to details and deadlines;
* Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with
Quickbooks and ADP Run payroll are a plus.

About the Employer

We are a Roman Catholic Parish in Montclair, NJ. The Parish was formed through the merger of two Roman Catholic Churches. The person in this position will be involved with the bookkeeping and administrative functions at Immaculate Conception Church and Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Montclair, NJ.