Bookkeeper - Full Time

St Helena Catholic Church•San Antonio, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bookkeeper fulfills the mission of the parish by ensuring effective and efficient administration of bookkeeping, and accounting process and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Successful bookkeeping or accounting experience, generally a minimum of two years, preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, with course work in business, math, accounting, bookkeeping and recordkeeping, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides Bookkeeping support for the parish.
Writes checks and maintains parish checking account; reconciles account with bank statements and submits documentation for reimbursement.
Maintains accounts payable/receivable, payroll, deposit and financial records.
Posts deposits of contributions, donations, and other receipts in accounting system.
Prepares change boxes for special activities and accounts for monies.
Maintains accounting records; scan and posts receipts and expenditures to proper accounts and prepares a variety of financial reports.
Maintains and reconciles other fund accounts as assigned; Reconciles budget printouts received from the Archdiocese Business Office Department and all parish financial data.
Responds to inquiries concerning account matters; meets with auditors and Business Office Department as necessary to provide records, information, and explanations.
Prepares financial budget and reports for Pastor approval and prepares status reports for Business Manager.
Monitors budget to actual performance.
Ensures all tax reports (941, W-2s, 1099s) are filed in a timely manner.
Coordinates all financial reports and letters with the local Pastor and Business Manager.
Oversee electronic giving (credit card, online, ACH, etc.) records and deposits.
Performs monthly accounting tasks such as monthly general ledger entries and adjustments to close the month/quarter/year.
Attends Finance council meetings.
Preparation: Reconciliation of monthly organization financial reports.
Assists other office personnel in completing duties as needed.
Performs a variety of office duties, such as typing, filing, answering the telephone, opening, and distributing mail, assisting office visitors and other related duties as assigned.