BookkeeperArchdiocese of Detroit
Job Summary
JOB TITLE: Parish Accountant/Bookkeeper
SUPERVISOR: Pastor STATUS: Full Time
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Parish Account/Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining all financial accounts of the parish and school and providing clerical support for programs and personnel; keeps the Pastor apprised of the financial status of the parish and the school as well as providing reports and related information to the Finance Council and school on a monthly basis. This position is required to interact professionally with both staff and parishioners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform all Accounting/Bookkeeping duties, including but not limited to:
- Provide accounting expertise to the Pastor and Finance Council.
- Perform all accounts payable functions of the parish through the use of
Archdiocesan Accounting software, Intacct.
- Ensure accuracy of and record all sums of money reported by the collection counters and online giving.
- Record all miscellaneous sums of money the parish receives and deposit them in local or Archdiocesan parish accounts.
- Reconcile accounts, inter-parish billings and Archdiocesan monthly billings.
- Process payroll, and insurance needs.
- Oversee Holy Cross School FACTS program for handling tuition payments
- Other duties as assigned by the Pastor
ACCOUNTABILITY & COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
- Position reports to the Pastor
- Maintain professional work relationships with parish staff, parishioners, and volunteers
- Maintain communication with Finance Council and attend monthly meetings
- Attend after-hours parish meetings as needed
QUALIFICTIONS & SKILLS
- Education: Accounting/Finance degree preferred
- Experience: Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience preferred
- Job Related Skills: Computer knowledge, experience, and aptitude are essential including MS
Office Suite; Experience with Intacct accounting software and data entry required; Must
possess analytical and organizational skills; Excellent verbal and written communication
skills including the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and to write short
correspondence, and memos; Interpersonal skills: The ability to work with others in a
collaborative team environment; Ability to maintain confidentiality and high standards of
honest and ethical behavior; Ability to effectively communicate with business
partners/agents, parishioners, staff and Archdiocesan employees.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of the Archdiocese of Detroit Safe Environment training for newly hired employees within the first 30 days of hire.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check; pre-employment physical and drug screening may also be required. Additional skills testing and validation may also be required.
- Practicing Catholic preferred. The ideal candidate would possess a basic understanding of the teaching and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and have a sound working knowledge of the Catholic faith and Church hierarchy.
Please send letter of interest and resume to Father John Dumas - pastor@ourladyontheriver.net
