St. Jerome Catholic Parish & School - Houston, TX
Part Time Bookkeeper
Job Scope
The bookkeeper clerk is responsible for day-to-day accounting, such as processing and posting invoices and cash receipts, for St. Jerome Catholic School, using ParishSoft Accounting software. In addition, the bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining our roles and contributions in ParishSoft Family Suite software. The bookkeeper will have a strong working relationship with the Business Manager to ensure accurate accounting records and parish data and donor stewardship.
Major Responsibilities
Essential functions of the bookkeeper include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Post invoices to ParishSoft Accounting records
- Post cash receipts to ParishSoft Accounting records
- Assure funds received in house are deposited in a timely manner
- Maintain school roles and keep up-to-date
- Maintain school contributions from parishioners and visitors
- Enter all Capital Campaign transactions, including new pledges and pledge payments
- Process monthly Capital Campaign billing
- Reconcile all parish organization income and expense account balances
- Communicate with vendors and parishioners as required
- Providing other accounting assistance and support as requested
- Process 1099-MISC and W-2G forms at the end of the calendar year
- Perform clerical functions as requested
Qualifications
- 2-5 years bookkeeping experience
- Technical proficiency, including use of accounting software and web-based applications (work with ParishSoft software is a plus)
- Competent with Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication proficiency, including excellent verbal and
written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Education
- Associates or more advanced degree in accounting
- 2-5 years of bookkeeping experience