St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church - Fort Wayne, IN
Job Description: Bookkeeper
Status: Hourly Reports to: Business Manager
Part-Time: Yes Hours per week: 15-20
Positions Supervised: None
Primary Function:
The bookkeeper is a support to the Business Manager's responsibilities to the parish, including the school. This ministry is a steward of the physical, financial and personnel resources of the parishes.
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Record, prepare, and/or monitor in conjunction with the Business Manager and School Bookkeeper all functions of the bookkeeping of the parish to include but are not limited to the following: Payroll reports, computer records, bank deposits and receipts, checks, invoice payments, pledge and contribution records, record books and financial statements, reconciling bank and credit card statements.
-Identify irregularities in transactions and/or procedures.
-Accurately keep/file all parish financial files and records according to Diocesan and Parish guidelines.
-Back-up to Business Manager as staff liaison to the Finance Council.
-Prepare in conjunction with the Business Manager and School Bookkeeper checks for the Pastor's signature.
Note: Neither the Business Manager nor bookkeeper is permitted to sign the check or be an authorized signatory on any Parish or School Accounts.
-Maintain office supplies and ordering of items using parish and diocesan guidelines.
-Other duties as assigned.
Specific Skills and Qualifications:
-Detail oriented with data-entry and typing skills.
-Ability to communicate confidentially both verbally and in writing.
-Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
-Ability to prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines in a timely, accurate manner.
-Working knowledge and skills in all Microsoft Suite programs, i.e. Word, Excel, Publisher, and Adobe PDF files.
-Must have knowledge of the Catholic Faith.
-Must have a minimum of a GED. 3-5 years' experience working in the accounting field, preferred.
If interested, please apply at www.diocesefwsb.org/careers
