The parish bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for the parish in accordance with diocesan policies. This position supports the Pastor in stewardship of parish resources and ensures timely reporting, transparency, and confidentiality in all financial matters.
Primary Responsibilities:
Financial Recordkeeping • Maintain parish general ledger and chart of accounts. • Record weekly offertory collections and other parish income. • Process accounts payable and prepare checks for Pastor's approval. • Prepare and record bank deposits. • Reconcile all bank and investment accounts monthly. Payroll & Benefits • Process payroll for parish (church and school) employees. • Maintain payroll records. • Coordinate employee benefits.
Financial Reporting • Prepare financial statements for Pastor and Finance Council • Assist in preparation of annual parish (church and school) budget. • Provide financial documentation for diocesan reporting. • Assist with annual audit or review processes. Contribution Records • Maintain parishioner contribution records. • Prepare and distribute annual contribution statements. • Ensure confidentiality of donor information.
Compliance & Internal Controls • Assist Finance Council with financial oversight. • Maintain secure financial records. • Support proper cash-handling procedures. • Professional and courteous demeanor • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• A Catholic in good standing with the Church and living a life in harmony with the Catholic faith, or a non-Catholic living in accord with Catholic beliefs regarding human life, sexuality and marriage. • Bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred. • Three years of successful bookkeeping and general secretarial experience. This includes proficiency in Word, Excel, and Intuit QuickBooks • Ability to learn and use parish software for census. • Knowledge of general accounting principles including general ledger and journal entries • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Please email resume to [email protected] or mail to Human Resources at Post Office Box 230, Mobile, AL 36601
