Bookkeeper

Position: Bookkeeper

Location: Livonia, MI

Job : 5440

# of Openings: 0

Job Type: Full Charge Bookkeeper (Full-Time)

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, bank reconciliations, payroll review, and month-end closing procedures.

• Category:
  Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Maximum 40 hours per week)
• Compensation: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience)
• Benefits:
  Full Archdiocese of Detroit benefits package (Medical, Dental, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Plan)
• Employment Effective Date:
  Immediate / ASAP
• Final date to receive applications:
  Rolling review until filled; priority given to early applicants.

• Accounts Payable:
  Manage the complete AP cycle, including vendor/staff communications, invoice processing, expense coding, and data entry.
• Cash Management:
  Process cash disbursements and assist with cash management workflows.
• Payroll:
  Review, prepare, and post required documentation for bi-weekly payroll.
• Reconciliations:
  Perform monthly bank reconciliations and verify general ledger accuracy.
• Month-End Close:
  Execute localized month-end accounting tasks efficiently according to set internal deadlines.
• Compliance:
  Organize voucher backup documentation, assist with 1099 and potential government audit preparation.
• Technical Reporting:
  Extract, compile, and run financial reports from various 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.
• Software Stack:
  • Sage Intacct (or strong proficiency in an equivalent cloud-based ERP accounting system).
  • Microsoft Office (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 regarding payroll, internal parish business, and donor data.
  • Team-oriented demeanor comfortable interacting with clergy, parish staff, vendors, and benefactors.

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

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their accounting software experience to:

Greg Rapelje, Business Manager
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
Phone:

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