Description

Guardian Angels is seeking a part time bookkeeper, working 20 hours per week. This position is responsible for the efficient and effective administration of the financial resources of the church under the direction of the Pastor. The ideal candidate is one who understands that Guardian Angels is a faith community and is able to work with people from different backgrounds and different abilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Record weekly collections and other cash receipts in the accounting records.
Process payments to vendors and others, including obtaining authorization.
Maintain vendor files.
Record journal entries and prepare monthly financial reports for pastor, finance council and staff; provide timely responses to financial inquiries from committees and staff.
Balance and reconcile all accounts on a monthly basis.
Maintain accounting records; ensure existence of verifiable audit trail for all financial transactions.
Maintain required property and other insurance records.
Attend Finance Committee meetings when requested.
Working with the Pastor, prepare annual budget.
Prepare Annual Reports to the diocese.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple, competing priorities

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

Experience with QuickBooks accounting software.
Associates degree in accounting or finance, preferred.
Minimum 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping or finance.
Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.

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