Bookkeeper for Parish (NE)

Archdiocese of Baltimore•Middletown, MD

4d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Family Catholic Community in Middletown, MD, is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Bookkeeper for a part-time role (20 hours/week). This position is crucial for supporting the financial operations of the parish, ensuring transparency, accountability, and good stewardship of parish resources. The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Pastor, staff, and volunteers.

Requirements

Trustworthy, detail-oriented, and organized.
Experience with accounting, bookkeeping, QuickBooks, spreadsheets (including pivot tables), payroll, and donation tracking.
Ability to communicate clearly and work well with staff and volunteers.
Ability to effectively manage time.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Support and adhere to Archdiocese of Baltimore policies.

Nice To Haves

Understand nonprofit or parish financial practices.
Want to align your skills with the mission of the Church.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate records for all transactions, including AP, AR, payroll, and revenue.
Process vendor payments and bi-weekly payroll.
Track offertory, deposits, and parish revenue.
Prepare monthly reports for the finance committee.
Prepare financial documentation for Pastor review.
Maintain employee payroll files.
Oversee donation processing and post weekly giving.
Manage envelope and digital giving (ParishSoft).
Monitor trends in offertory and giving patterns and share insights with the Pastor.
Prepare weekly bulletin summaries and internal reports.
Submit quarterly/annual reports to the Archdiocese and Finance Committee.
Develop and monitor the annual parish budget.
Serve as the point of contact for internal audits.
Track capital campaign pledges, contributions, and expenditures.
Coordinate with the staff on major project documentation.
Select and distribute monthly Poor Box funds with the Pastor.
Administer FACTS and FCPTA tuition assistance for eligible parish families.
Take minutes for Finance Council and Corporator meetings.
Provide financial support to the Pastor and staff.

Benefits

Paid sick time off
Paid holidays
Opportunities for continuing education and training through the Archdiocese of Baltimore
Health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid disability insurance
Automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan
Employer contribution to the 403(b) plan
Generous paid vacation leave