Bookkeeper for Parish

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sykesville seeks candidates for a Bookkeeper. The Bookkeeper is responsible for recording daily financial transactions, maintaining accurate ledgers and reconciling accounts. This role assists in the payroll and accounts payable/receivable tasks and supports the reporting processes. This position requires attention to detail, effective communication, strong interpersonal skills, initiative, follow-through, good problem-solving abilities, resourcefulness, and an aptitude for collaboration. Must have the flexibility to handle a variety of duties and continuously changing tasks. This is a part-time position working 14-16 weekly hours. 

Essential Functions

• Enter daily and weekly deposits into QuickBooks
• Maintain weekly giving dashboard and prepare weekly giving reports
• Record electronic funds transfers
• Aid with payroll processing and enter payroll transactions on a bi-monthly basis
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations for all accounts
• Make journal entries and maintain general ledger
• Review all disbursements (accounts payable) for accuracy and proper classification
• Reconcile weekly deposits between QuickBooks and the parishioner database
• Maintain balance sheet account schedules
• Assist with processing accounts payable when needed
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Finance & Business Administration
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required (college degree preferred)
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in a professional office environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and QuickBooks is required
• Ability to learn and utilize relevant parish databases with accuracy
• Detail oriented and aptitude for problem-solving
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, strong written and verbal skills
• Fosters a spirit of collaboration and teamwork
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and professional demeanor
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church is helpful
• Experience working with Ministry Platform is preferred

Pay Range:  $23.00 - $25.00, Hourly

Benefits:

We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.