Bookkeeper

Archdiocese of Detroit•Livonia, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direct supervision of the Business Manager (or Pastor), the Full-Time Bookkeeper handles day-to-day financial operations and general ledger maintenance for the parish and school. Core responsibilities include managing accounts payable, bank reconciliations, payroll review, and month-end closing procedures.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent professional bookkeeping experience.
Strong working knowledge of standard GAAP practices.
Sage Intacct (or strong proficiency in equivalent cloud-based ERP accounting systems).
Microsoft Office (Intermediate to advanced Excel and Word capabilities are a must).
Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets).
Keen attention to detail with an uncompromising commitment to accuracy.
Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities, and adherence to tight deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills with the professional courage to report financial errors, discrepancies, or compliance concerns in a timely manner.
Absolute commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality regarding payroll, internal parish business, and donor data.
Team-oriented demeanor comfortable interacting with clergy, parish staff, vendors, and benefactors.
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and complete the Archdiocese of Detroit "Protecting God’s Children" (VIRTUS) training prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Manage the complete AP cycle, including vendor/staff communications, invoice processing, expense coding, and data entry.
Process cash disbursements, assist with cash management workflows.
Review, prepare, and post required documentation for bi-weekly payroll.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and verify general ledger accuracy.
Execute localized month-end accounting tasks efficiently according to set internal deadlines.
Organize voucher backup documentation, and assist with 1099 and potential government audit preparation.
Extract, compile, and run financial reports from various school and tuition management systems.
Execute specialized administrative or financial tasks as assigned by leadership.