Bookkeeper
Archdiocese of St. Louis•St. Louis, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
St. Josephine Bakhita Parish is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Part-Time Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day financial operations of the parish. This individual will work collaboratively with parish leadership and the Archdiocese’s Shared Accounting Services (SAS) team to ensure accurate and timely financial processing and reporting.
Requirements
- Prior bookkeeping or accounting experience required
- Familiarity with accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic computer applications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with parish staff and external teams
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of parish operations and Catholic Church environment
- Commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church
- Willingness to learn Archdiocesan financial processes and systems
Responsibilities
- Record weekly offertory into contribution software in a timely and accurate manner
- Prepare documentation for other parish receipts ensuring donations are recorded in contribution software and appropriate information is provided to Shared Accounting for posting in accounting software
- Prepare and process bank deposits and maintain supporting documentation, forwarding copies to Shared Accounting for verification
- Review invoices for accuracy and forward to Shared Accounting for accounts payable processing
- Coordinate payment process for online invoices to be processed for payment and properly recorded in accounting software by Shared Accounting Services Team
- Finalize Accounts Payable process by printing checks for pastor’s signature, mailing and maintaining vendor files, including W-9 documentation
- Assist with parish billing and accounts receivable as needed
- Support payroll data collection and coordination with payroll processing
- Maintain organized financial records in accordance with Archdiocesan policies
- Collaborate with Shared Accounting Services to support month-end close and financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
