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Bookkeeper

St Louis, MO, US, 63131-2729

At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

Job Summary

Bookkeeper - Our Lady of the Pillar Parish

Responsible for maintaining records for general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other accounts and current financial information on all funds. Receives little direct supervision and only general oversight from Pastor or Business Manager. May utilize accounting computer program to process and keep records. Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent, plus extensive bookkeeping experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provides bookkeeping and payroll services for the parish and elementary school.
  • Prepares payroll and reviews associated taxes and reports.
  • Maintains all parish accounting records on current Archdiocesan-recommended software.
  • Maintains subsidiary records of tuition and related fees.  Prepares monthly statements, assesses finance charges, and initiates collection activities.
  • Prepares payment vouchers, codes and pays invoices.
  • Initiates all bank transfers and related activities, including SLAF accounts.  Reconciles all parish accounts.
  • Reviews monthly statements for capital campaigns and prepares related status reports.
  • Maintains all parish and school personnel files. Maintains all benefit information and processes all benefit change requests and job requisitions in Archdiocessan HR System.
  • Assists in development of parish and school budgets.
  • Liaison for parish organizations’ financial activities.
  • Liaison with Archdiocesan Finance Office and the Office of Human Resources.

Job Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
  • Three to five years experience in bookkeeping
  • Previous experience in QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
  • Previous training or applicable experience
  • Previous experience in Servant Keeper and Parish Helper desirable
  • Skilled in using personal computers, including email and internet


Skills & Attitudes Required for Success in Job

  • General knowledge and support of the Catholic Church, Catholic sacraments, Catholic rites and liturgies
  • Must have organizational skills
  • Must have ability to meet deadline
  • Must have ability to maintain confidentiality

Relationships Requirements

  • Must be able to work with Pastor, Business Manager and Parish Organizations
  • Must be able to work with employees on payroll and benefits issues

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.  
 

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