Bookkeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or similar experience
• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese of San Diego and the Catholic Church; preferably be in full communion with the Church
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; be a self-starter who is able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners and the general public
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to receive direction and be open to suggestions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; weekend work may be required
• Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.), QuickBooks and Parish Census Software
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance
• Ability to successfully pass a background check as required by the Diocese of San Diego

Responsibilities

• Performs at the parish level in support of the parish and the diocese’s spiritual and pastoral mission; performs as both a spiritual and administrative leader in the parish and represents the parish to those who visit the office
• Sets an example for employees by personal adherence to and compliance with personnel policies and procedures and by personal adherence to Catholic Doctrine and Catholic principles of morality
• Facilitate the weekly collection process
• Assist with the preparation of the weekly bank deposits
• Validate invoices, check requests and expense reimbursements
• Assist in maintaining AP files, Vendor Files & Contracts
• Assist in maintaining donor records including Diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal
• Assist in maintaining the Parish Census database
• Assist with year-end activities including 1099-NEC & donor acknowledgement
• Assist in preparing and processing Online Payment Forms
• Assist with the smooth operation of the parish office including answering the telephone, assisting parishioners and parish organizations and performing other administrative tasks
• Follow established controls to prevent irregularities or fraudulent activity and to safeguard parish funds and other assets
• Ensure existence of verifiable audit trail for all financial transactions
• Perform other duties as assigned