Parish Bookkeeper (Part-Time) - Saint Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church
About The Position
Saint Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Part-Time Bookkeeper to manage the parish's weekly financial processing and monthly reconciliations for both parish operations and the capital campaign. This role focuses on transactional bookkeeping, contribution processing, payables, payroll coordination, and organized record-keeping. The Archdiocese of New Orleans Accounting Office provides higher-level accounting oversight, compliance guidance, and financial reporting support. The Bookkeeper works closely with the Pastor, parish staff, and archdiocesan contacts to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and financial integrity.
Requirements
- Bookkeeping and/or accounting experience
- Proficiency with QuickBooks (or equivalent)
- Familiarity with or able to quickly learn ParishSoft and eCatholic
- Familiarity with basic budgeting processes
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Dependable and self-motivated
- Compliant with Archdiocese of New Orleans Safe Environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience assisting with financial reporting preferred
Responsibilities
- Record parish collections and donations in QuickBooks
- Batch and input contributions into ParishSoft
- Maintain organized contribution records
- Receive and process campaign checks
- Record and track pledges and payments
- Maintain accurate donor records
- Coordinate reporting with campaign consultants and/or Catholic Community Foundation
- Process vendor invoices
- Prepare and cut checks
- Make copies of checks and supporting documentation
- Mail payments
- Maintain organized filing system
- Coordinate payroll information with the Archdiocese of New Orleans
- Ensure employee payroll information is accurate and current
- Maintain payroll documentation
- Close books at end of month
- Reconcile bank statements and income activity
- Ensure QuickBooks and ParishSoft records align
- Reconcile campaign reports monthly
- Assist the Pastor with preparation of financial information for Finance Council meetings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
