Bookkeeper

The Parish Account/Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining all financial accounts of the parish and school and providing clerical support for programs and personnel; keeps the Pastor apprised of the financial status of the parish and the school as well as providing reports and related information to the Finance Council and school on a monthly basis. This position is required to interact professionally with both staff and parishioners.

Perform all Accounting/Bookkeeping duties, including but not limited to:

• Provide accounting expertise to the Pastor and Finance Council.
• Perform all accounts payable functions of the parish through the use of Archdiocesan Accounting software, Intacct.
• Ensure accuracy of and record all sums of money reported by the collection counters and online giving.
• Record all miscellaneous sums of money the parish receives and deposit them in local or Archdiocesan parish accounts.
• Reconcile accounts, inter-parish billings and Archdiocesan monthly billings.
• Process payroll, and insurance needs.
• Oversee Holy Cross School FACTS program for handling tuition payments
• Other duties as assigned by the Pastor

• Position reports to the Pastor
• Maintain professional work relationships with parish staff, parishioners, and volunteers
• Maintain communication with Finance Council and attend monthly meetings
• Attend after-hours parish meetings as needed

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience preferred
• Job Related
  
  Skills:
  
  Computer knowledge, experience, and aptitude are essential including MS Office Suite;
  Experience with Intacct accounting software and data entry required;
  Must possess analytical and organizational skills;
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and to write short correspondence, and memos;
  Interpersonal skills:
  The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment;
  Ability to maintain confidentiality and high standards of honest and ethical behavior;
  Ability to effectively communicate with business partners/agents, parishioners, staff and Archdiocesan employees.

• Successful completion of the Archdiocese of Detroit Safe Environment training for newly hired employees within the first 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check; pre-employment physical and drug screening may also be required. Additional skills testing and validation may also be required.
• Practicing Catholic preferred. The ideal candidate would possess a basic understanding of the teaching and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and have a sound working knowledge of the Catholic faith and Church hierarchy.