Accounting Clerk Bookkeeper

St. Therese Parish - North

Kansas City, MO

Job ID#:
6383171325
Posted:
August 5, 2025
Expires:
October 4, 2025
Category:
Accounting/Finance
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
2-5 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
Hourly
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Job Description

Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper
St. Therese Catholic Church
Kansas City, MO

Position: Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper
Status: Full time, Non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Operations

Summary
St. Therese Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking to fill the position of Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper. This position plays a vital role in helping manage the financial operations of the parish and school. The Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper will assist with parish financial statements, budget reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, year-end reporting, and any audit requirements.

Essential Duties
• Assist Director of Operations in creating and managing parish and school budget.
• Process accounts receivable and payable and corresponding general ledger entries.
• Create invoices and bills for clients.
• Process payroll.
• Track and monitor financial transactions.
• Enter financial data into accounting software.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts, including tuition revenue, 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.

St. Therese Catholic Church offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous vacation and sick leaves, plus paid holidays.

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.

Apply on Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph job board.

Link to application: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3467118/Available-Positions/Accounting-ClerkBookkeeper

About the Employer

St. Therese Parish was established in 1950, St. Therese Catholic Church and School has grown from a small congregation of 75 people to a parish of over 3,000 families.