Bookkeeper

Job Description

The Bookkeeper works closely with the Director of Finance/Business Manager providing day-to-day fiscal and operational services, ensuring the financial functions of the Parish are carried out faithfully and in accordance with diocesan policies and guidelines.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Review and prepare vouchers, including coding and payment of outstanding invoices, ensuring the parish bills are paid on time
- Monitor bank account on daily basis and make deposits
- Monitor and review credit card statements
- Review and record receipts
- Maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry records and files
- Reconcile Mass Intentions
- Provide supporting documentation for diocesan audit
- Record monthly and year end journal entries
- Distribute paychecks and other material when Business Manager is not available
- Reconcile and prepare payment of funds collected for others
- Collect and maintain W-9 file for vendors
- Collect COIs for new vendors and assist in the collection of COIs for existing vendors
- Perform other duties, as directed by Pastor/Business Manager

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

- Strong organizational skills
- Knowledge and skill in using personal computers including QuickBooks, Excel and Word
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping

About the Employer

St. Leo the Great is a traditional, dynamic, family-based Catholic parish dedicated to drawing all parishioners to an intimate and personal relationship with Jesus Christ through His Church, faithful leadership, liturgy, and faith formation.