The Bookkeeper supports the mission of Holy Rosary parish and school by maintaining accurate, timely, and ethical financial records. This position is responsible for day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with Archdiocesan policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting practices. The Bookkeeper works collaboratively with parish and school leadership and staff to support responsible stewardship of parish and school resources.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensures compliance with Archdiocesan policies, GAAP standards, and all applicable federal/state laws.
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Maintains all parish and school banking accounts, processes check requests and verifies authorization for expenditures in all program and operating accounts.
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Ensures proper GL coding for revenue and expenses
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Manages Accounts Payable and Receivable ledgers as well as journal entries.
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Accounts for all payments and contributions to the parish and school, ensures deposits are made on a weekly basis.
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Manages online donation and payment portals.
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Coordinates volunteers for money-counting and record-keeping.
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Record contributions in parish data management system.
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Reconciles bank statements on a monthly basis.
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Provide assistance to pastoral leader and others as directed in the preparation of the annual parish budget.
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Generate financial reports as requested.
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Maintain organized financial records for audits and reviews.
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Support stewardship and fundraising activities through accurate reporting and donor record management.
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Serves as resource to parish and school staff and councils as needed.
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Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required for the bookkeeping profession. This may be accomplished by participating in Archdiocesan sponsored training, attendance at workshops and classes, reading appropriate materials and/or membership in local professional organizations.