Bookkeeper

St. Timothy Roman Catholic Parish Mesa • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The Bookkeeper supports the financial operations of St. Timothy Catholic Church. The role maintains financial records and files, handles revenue and payment processes, assists with payroll administration, and supports audits or financial reviews. The Bookkeeper works collaboratively with parish staff and ministry coordinators, serves the Parish and surrounding community professionally, meets deadlines, and responds to calls and emails in a timely manner. The position follows the personnel practices and policies of the Diocese of Phoenix and St. Timothy Catholic Church and participates in required annual Safe Environment Training.

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church is preferred.
• Five or more years of equivalent experience in finance or business; experience in a church or nonprofit setting is preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to work well with staff and volunteers in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to bend, lift, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds, and reach overhead.
• Commitment to responsible financial stewardship and the mission of St. Timothy Catholic Church.

Nice To Haves

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Experience in a church or nonprofit setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good public relations with the Parish and surrounding community.
• Work collaboratively with St. Timothy staff and ministry coordinators.
• Meet assigned deadlines and respond to phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
• Assist with weekly collections, including counting, recording, and depositing revenue.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and follow up on missing receipts or discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly accounts payable.
• Oversee accounts receivable, including preschool, catechetical and youth programs, and payment plans for Parish events and activities as needed.
• Assist with payroll administration.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical financial files.
• Assist with preparing documentation for audits or financial reviews.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on past-due balances as directed.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Participate in required annual Safe Environment Training.
• Adhere to personnel practices and policies of the Diocese of Phoenix and St. Timothy Catholic Church.
• Perform tasks deemed necessary by the Director of Finance, Pastor, or delegate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed