Bookkeeper Part-Time

Archdiocese of San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bookkeeper fulfills the mission of the parish by ensuring effective and efficient administration of bookkeeping, accounting, and HR functions. This position supports multiple parishes assigned to the Pastor. The Bookkeeper provides Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Human Resources support for the parish. This role involves writing checks, maintaining parish checking accounts, reconciling accounts with bank statements, and submitting documentation for reimbursement. It also includes maintaining accounts payable/receivable, payroll, deposit, and financial records. The Bookkeeper posts deposits of contributions, donations, and other receipts in the accounting system, prepares change boxes for special activities, and accounts for monies. They maintain accounting records, post receipts and expenditures to proper accounts, and prepare a variety of financial reports. Additionally, they maintain and reconcile other fund accounts as assigned, reconcile budget printouts from the Archdiocese Business Office Department, and all parish financial data. The Bookkeeper responds to inquiries concerning account matters, meets with auditors and the Business Office Department as necessary, and prepares financial budgets and reports for pastor approval. They monitor budget to actual performance, ensure all tax reports (941, W-2s, 1099s) are filed in a timely manner, and coordinate all financial reports and letters with the local Pastor. Oversight of electronic giving records and deposits, performing monthly accounting tasks such as general ledger entries and adjustments, and assisting in facility rentals and payment collection are also key responsibilities. The Bookkeeper attends Finance council meetings and is involved in the preparation and review of monthly organization financial reports. In cooperation with the Finance council, they develop and administer policies and procedures concerning the use of parish properties and facilities, and review and approve contracts and service agreements as necessary. Human Resources duties include preparing, reviewing, and submitting bi-weekly and monthly payroll, ensuring employee records are current and accurate, and coordinating with Human Resources on HR policy changes. They assist the Pastor in administering Archdiocesan Hiring Policies and reconcile employee benefits to monthly invoices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/or 3-5 years previous accounting experience.
Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Previous experience with accounts payable A/P, accounts receivable A/R, general ledger, payroll, and bank/benefit reconciliations.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Proven experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or other similar software.
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Experience with Parish accounting and payroll systems

Responsibilities

Provides Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Human Resources 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; 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 staff.
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.
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.
Assists in facility rentals and take payments as needed.
Attends Finance council meetings.
Preparation: Reconciliation of monthly organization financial reports.
In cooperation with Finance council, develop & administer policies and procedure concerning the use of the parish properties & facilities.
Review and approve contracts & service agreements as necessary.
Prepares, reviews, and submits bi-weekly and monthly payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
Responsible for providing Pastor appropriate time report registers for review and approval.
Ensures employee records are always current and accurate in HRIS system.
Coordinate with Human Resources on deployment and implementation of HR policy and/or process changes, as appropriate.
Assist Pastor in the administration of Archdiocesan Hiring Policies which include recruiting, hiring, onboarding and new employee orientation.
Reconciles employee benefits to monthly invoices and ensures completed correctly and in a timely manner.
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.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
Always maintain confidentiality.
Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholicism and the mission of the parish.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.