Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper – Diocese of Tucson

Base pay range: $25.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Status: Full time |
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt |
Salary Grade: 24 |
Department/

Location:

Catholic Cemeteries, Tucson, AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Controller, the bookkeeper is responsible for performing a variety of bookkeeping and accounting duties for the cemetery. The employee must act as a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching, living in a manner worthy of the call received (Eph. 4:1).

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the Diocese by speaking, acting, and instructing in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Live Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community, modeling the teaching of Jesus through attitude and example.
• Abide by Catholic principles in professional and private life, adhering to Catholic morals and principles.
• Record sales, deposits, and expense transactions.
• Prepare financial reports, profit & loss statements; maintain accounting records.
• Perform balance sheet and other reconciliations as necessary.
• Maintain required property and other insurance records.
• Prepare operating and capital budgets for review and approval.
• Oversee the financial aspects of the cemetery as required.
• Arrange for special licensing as required by state or local authorities.
• Process payments to vendors and maintain vendor files.
• Ensure a verifiable audit trail for all financial transactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Required

Activities:

Walking; sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

• Working knowledge of and strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church; if baptized Catholic, must be in full communion with the Catholic Church.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the public.
• Self‑starter; well organized; able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Team collaboration; punctuality; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Proficiency in computer technology, including word‑processing, spreadsheets, and 10‑key calculators.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
• Ability to pass the Diocese of Tucson Bookkeeping Test.
• Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years experience as a bookkeeper or accountant in a medium to large firm or equivalent experience.

• Experience in the use of Quick Books.

Covenants of Employment: Catholic Cemeteries is a Roman Catholic religious organization; all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy,” no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Diocese when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.