Bookkeeper for Parish (NE
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounts Payable Clerk
3304-St Josephs Church
915 Liberty Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784, USA
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sykesville seeks candidates for a Bookkeeper
. The Bookkeeper is responsible for recording daily financial transactions, maintaining accurate ledgers and reconciling accounts. This role assists in the payroll and accounts payable/receivable tasks and supports the reporting processes. This position requires attention to detail, effective communication, strong interpersonal skills, initiative, follow-through, good problem-solving abilities, resourcefulness, and an aptitude for collaboration. Must have the flexibility to handle a variety of duties and continuously changing tasks.
This is a part-time position working 14-16 weekly hours.
- Enter daily and weekly deposits into Quick Books
- Maintain weekly giving dashboard and prepare weekly giving reports
- Record electronic funds transfers
- Aid with payroll processing and enter payroll transactions on a bi-monthly basis
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations for all accounts
- Make journal entries and maintain general ledger
- Review all disbursements (accounts payable) for accuracy and proper classification
- Reconcile weekly deposits between Quick Books and the parishioner database
- Maintain balance sheet account schedules
- Assist with processing accounts payable when needed
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Finance & Business Administration
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High School diploma or equivalent required (college degree preferred)
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in a professional office environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Quick Books is required
- Ability to learn and utilize relevant parish databases with accuracy
- Detail oriented and aptitude for problem-solving
- Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, strong written and verbal skills
- Fosters a spirit of collaboration and teamwork
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and professional demeanor
- Knowledge of the Catholic Church is helpful
- Experience working with Ministry Platform is preferred
Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00, Hourly
- generous paid sick leave benefit
- employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan
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