Full Charge Bookkeeper

FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER (Full-Time)
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish

23815 Power Road

Farmington, MI 48336

Working under the direct supervision of the Business Manager (or Pastor), the Full-Time Bookkeeper handles day-to-day financial operations and general ledger maintenance for the parish and school. Core responsibilities include managing accounts payable, post daily bank deposits, bank reconciliations, processing payroll, and month-end closing procedures.

• Category:
  Full-Time, Non-Exempt from overtime pay
• Work week is Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm (37.5 hours per week)
• Benefits:
  Full Archdiocese of Detroit benefits package (Medical, Dental, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Plan)

• Accounts Payable:
  Manage the complete AP cycle, including data entry of invoices, vendor/staff communications, expense coding, and check printing.
• Cash Management:
  Post daily deposits and tuition payments and assist with cash management workflows. Post weekly offertory collection data and generate thank you letters.
• Payroll:
  Prepare payroll for hourly and salary employees. Maintain time and attendance records for all staff. Process new hires, terminations, and deduction adjustments. Generate 1099 forms.
• Reconciliations:
  Perform monthly bank reconciliations and verify general ledger accuracy. Perform tuition revenue reconciliation with FACTS Tuition Management system.
• Month-End Close:
  Post all month end closing entries.
• Technical Reporting:
  Extract, compile, and run financial reports for school and tuition management systems.
• Special Projects:
  Execute specialized administrative or financial tasks as assigned by leadership.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent professional bookkeeping experience.
• Accounting Knowledge:
  Strong working knowledge of standard GAAP practices.
• Have high level of skills for the following software applications:
  • Sage Intacct (or strong proficiency in equivalent cloud-based ERP accounting systems).
  • Paycor Payroll Software
  • FACTS Tuition Management
  • School Speak Student Information System
  • Parish SOFT / ParishSTAQ Church Management Software
  • Microsoft Office 365 (Intermediate to advanced Excel and Word capabilities are a must).
  • Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets).
• Professional Attributes:
  • Keen attention to detail with an uncompromising commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities, and adherence to tight deadlines.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the professional courage to report financial errors, discrepancies, or compliance concerns in a timely manner.
  • Absolute commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality in all matters.
  • Team-oriented demeanor comfortable interacting with clergy, parish staff, vendors, and benefactors.

Compliance:
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and complete the Archdiocese of Detroit "Protecting God’s Children" (VIRTUS) training prior to employment.