Parish Bookkeeper (4608)
Parish Bookkeeper (4608)
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Job Title Position Opening: Bookkeeper
Immacolata Catholic Church
8900 Clayton Road
St. Louis MO 63117
Pastor: Msgr. Vernon Gardin Ph.D.; ; ext. 315
Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented proactive and mission-driven Bookkeeper to support the financial operations of our parish and school. Working closely with the Pastor Parish Finance Committee and Office Manager this role is responsible for managing daily accounting activities with a focus on accounts payable vendor management credit card and cash disbursements and monthly reconciliations. The ideal candidate will bring a spirit of continuous improvement a strong understanding of internal controls and a collaborative mindset.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about financial stewardship and seeks to contribute to a values-based organization rooted in faith and community service.
Job Responsibilities
- Process weekly accounts payable and vendor payments accurately and efficiently using QuickBooks.
- Process bi-weekly payroll per the Archdiocesan schedule.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor records and manage payment approvals in coordination with the Office Manager Principal and Pastor.
- Prepare monthly accounts payable aging reports and record relevant Archdiocesan assessments and purchases.
- Support month-end close activities including preparation of journal entries reconciliation of credit card and bank accounts.
- Generate monthly and year-to-date fund balance reports; assist with ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as needed.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets for the parish school and parish organizations.
- Collaborate with the Pastor and the Finance Committee to ensure financial operations align with the parishs mission and values.
- Maintain the employee and volunteer compliance Prevent and Protect per the Archdiocesan guidelines.
Job Requirements
- A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church or someone who demonstrates a deep understanding of and respect for Catholic teachings and values.
- Bachelors degree in Bookkeeping or Accounting.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant bookkeeping experience
- Solid understanding of internal controls especially related to cash handling and financial safeguarding.
- Highly organized with strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint). Experience with Servant Keeper (parish software) helpful.
- Creative and efficiency-oriented; eager to explore innovative solutions to improve processes.
- Team player with a collaborative approach and a commitment to supporting a mission-driven organization.
At the Archdiocese of St. Louis we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful and for the greater community in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.
Employment Type
Full Time
