PARISH BOOKKEEPER
JOB PURPOSE: Parish Bookkeeper is responsible for keeping accurate financial records using current software and regularly producing figures and reports as directed.
STATUS: PART-TIME 20 HRS/WK
ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS:
- Receive and enter invoices following established process.
- Process invoices in ParishSoft accounting software in order to print checks.
- Record and payment of monthly drafts by entering into software system.
- Record all deposits into software system including weekly mass collections and any other miscellaneous deposits.
- Report weekly mass collections to Parish Admin to record in weekly bulletin.
- Record weekly mass collections and electronic deposits into ParishSoft and maintain parishioner records for two year period as required by the Diocese.
- Reconcile bank statements for checking and savings accounts.
- Prepare monthly financial statements to be reviewed by the Financial Council.
- Process monthly payroll and ensure accuracy – enter payroll journal entry each pay period.
- Ensure monthly and yearly closing process is finalized accurately.
- Transfer funds to the general operating and savings account.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Professional experience in accounting/office skills preferred.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Responsible, dependable, detailed oriented and professional.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to manage work independently.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20 per week
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenwood, MS 38930 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Greenwood, MS 38930: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person