Parish Bookkeeper/Secretary

Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City•Chamois, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Chamois, MO is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Parish Bookkeeper/Secretary. This is a part time position; 20-30 hours/week. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the financial and administrative functions of the parish. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and have a passion for contributing to the success of a faith-based organization, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

Computer and organizational skills
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
3 - 5 years previous training or experience as a bookkeeper
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Intermediate and accurate mathematical skills

Responsibilities

Greets visitors to the office in a professional and friendly manner
Responds to mail, emails, voicemails and telephone calls
Assists other staff members when time, energy and skill permit
Maintains accurate records and takes minutes of meetings as directed by pastor
Serves as secretary to the pastor
Performs all payroll activities including onboarding employees, employee data
maintenance, time & labor, vacation and sick accrual and processes payroll
Attends parish meetings as required and takes minutes
Keeps vital statistics for the parish
Keeps pastor informed of vital concerns within the parish
Creates a weekly bulletin
Schedules Eucharistic ministers
Clips and files all newspaper ads and articles concerning the parish
Maintains positive relationship with parish council members and other volunteers
Maintains a reasonable inventory of church supplies
Handles routine questions about policies
Preparation of payroll, associated taxes and reports
Prepare bank deposits and records receipts
Prepare vouchers, including coding and payment of outstanding invoices
Reconciles parish, school and cemetery books, if applicable
Prepares financial statements as requested
Attends parish finance council meetings, as requested
Maintains tuition and school accounts, if applicable
Performs other duties as assigned