Parish Bookkeeper

St. Paul Catholic Church
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
New Bern, NC
Posted Date

Hours per week: 15-18

Position Summary:

St. Paul Parish in New Bern is seeking a Parish Bookkeeper to support the financial and administrative functions of the Parish, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all financial records.  This role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.  We are in search of a dedicated and collaborative individual to become part of our team!

Key responsibilities:

  • Accounts Payable and Receivable for church and school.
  • Prepare weekly Offertory Report for the parish bulletin.
  • Oversight and co-ordination of weekly volunteer Count and Posting teams.
  • Oversight and co-ordination of parish inventory reporting.
  • Assist with recurring and ad hoc financial reporting for the church and school.
  • Assist with preparation of annual Contribution Statements.
  • Assist with preparation of the Annual Budget for the church and school.
  • Assist with preparing documentation for parish audits.

Minimum Requirements:

  • HS Diploma or higher degree.
  • 2-3 years of related work experience around Bookkeeping / Accounting / Office Management. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
  • Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in business Admin / Accounting / Finance
  • Previous bookkeeping / accounting work experience
  • Proficient with ACS, ParishSOFT, or other Church Management Software

Supervises: n/a

Position Start Date: Immediate