Parish Job Opening

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Parish Bookkeeper

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  1. POSITION PURPOSE

    Provide bookkeeping services for the parish, in accordance with Archdiocesan administration and finance polices and procedures.

  2. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. Maintains accounts payable and receivable ledgers, and prepares and submits a financial statement to the Pastor and Finance Council on a monthly basis.
    2. Maintains all parish banking accounts, processes check requests, and verifies authorization for expenditures in all program and operating accounts.
    3. Reconciles bank statements on a monthly basis.
    4. Prepares monthly staff payroll and maintains the ADP payroll system. Assures all appropriate taxes are withheld and that quarterly government reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
    5. Accounts for all contributions to the parish and deposits parish collections on a weekly basis.
    6. Coordinates volunteers for money-counting and record-keeping.
    7. Administers the pension, medical, dental, life, long-term disability insurance. Tax Deferrd Annuity and Premium Only Programs for parish employees.