Bookkeeper - St Catharine of Siena Parish

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform various duties in the area of cash disbursements and cash receipts, including the automated capture, repair and processing of checks and other transit items. Miscellaneous balancing and processing duties pertinent to a batch transaction environment. The position is expected to use personal judgment in carrying out routine duties and responsibilities. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies, procedures and guidelines outlined in the Diocese of Columbus Finance and School policy and procedures manuals.

Requirements

Compliance with BCI&I background checks and completion of Protecting God's Children program prior to beginning employment.
High School degree is required.
A minimum of two years prior bookkeeping experience is required.
Keyboard and computer experience required.
An understanding of communications and the Catholic perspective.
The ability to both serve and lead others.
Excellent communication skills and knowledge of office equipment.
Knowledge of QuickBooks software, Microsoft software applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and), and Google Suite.
Typing, data entry and 10-key calculator required.
The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, write short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively communicate to customers, and other employees of the Diocese.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret statistics.
Ability to use U.S. standards of currency and measurement.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
The ability to maintain all information highly confidential.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, mathematics or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Pay authorized bills for the parish.
Reconcile all bank, PAF, and Catholic Foundation accounts.
Assist with financial reports, budget, and contract preparation.
Account for all deposits ensuring all designations/restrictions are appropriately accounted for.
Assist with payroll processing and corresponding journal entries.
Well-versed in accounts payable and receivable.
Able to navigate and use QuickBooks online.
Provide miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Pastor Business Manager.
Regular attendance and punctuality is essential for this job.
Complies with federal, state and local safety laws.
Maintains a neat and safe work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.