Bookkeeper - Hourly

4000 ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SVC•Lacey, WA

20h•$21 - $26

About The Position

Provide bookkeeping services for the parish in accordance with Archdiocesan administration and finance policies and procedures. The Regional Bookkeeper supports three parish locations and maintains separate books for each. The position reports to Jackie Shirley. The role maintains financial records and banking accounts, processes payroll and employee benefit programs, tracks parish contributions and deposits, assists with budgeting and financial planning, and provides bookkeeping support to parish fundraising efforts. The Bookkeeper also serves the Parish Finance Council as requested and maintains the professional knowledge and skills needed for the role.

Requirements

At least two years of bookkeeping experience.
Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a similar role.
Ability to maintain separate books for three different locations.
Ability to travel between locations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and data entry.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Ability to communicate and collaborate professionally with parish staff, volunteers, and Archdiocesan staff.
Familiarity with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft 365.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft 365 is strongly preferred.
Experience with QuickBooks Online is preferred.
Familiarity with Pushpay and Paycom is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
Prepare and submit monthly financial statements to the pastor and Finance Council.
Maintain parish banking accounts, process check requests, and verify expenditure authorizations for program and operating accounts.
Reconcile bank statements monthly.
Track monthly staff payroll through PayCom and ensure appropriate tax withholding and timely preparation and submission of quarterly government reports.
Account for parish contributions and deposit parish collections weekly.
Coordinate volunteers for money-counting and record-keeping.
Administer pension, medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, Tax Deferred Annuity, and Premium Only Programs for parish employees.
Ensure funds are deposited, either personally or by submitting them to the Pastoral Assistant for Administration for deposit.
Assist the pastoral leader and others with preparation of the annual parish budget.
Provide financial information, including current budget allocations, year-to-date balances, and anticipated future financial needs.
Serve as staff to the Parish Finance Council as requested.
Provide bookkeeping services and advice for parish fundraising efforts, including the Annual Catholic Appeal, Sacrificial Giving, and special collections.
Maintain professional bookkeeping knowledge and skills through training, workshops, classes, reading, or professional organization membership.