Entry level Bookkeeper

Title: Bookkeeper 
Reports to: Pastor and/or Operations Director
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
PAID minimum wage to learn Accounting software and verbiage. Great experience to add on resume fresh out of UIC. Flexible hours walking distance from UIC campus.
Position Summary
The Parish Bookkeeper supports and promotes the Pastor’s initiatives and decisions regarding the mission and operation of the Parish. Assist Pastor and/or Operations Director/Business Manager with stewardship of the financial resources of the Parish in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines.
Responsibilities
• LEARNS all bookkeeping functions including but not limited to:
o Reconciles bank accounts
o Processes/posts accounts payable transactions and ensures that all invoices and staff 
reimbursements are paid accurately and in a timely manner
o Processes cash receipts, records/posts deposits
o ACH and credit card transactions
o Gathers Procurement Card Expense reports and receipts submitted by each cardholder 
monthly
o Posts payroll journal entries
o Prepares monthly financial reports (as requested) 
o Oversees budget to actual and timely alerts on expense budget overruns
o Assists with monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries 
o Ensures proper internal controls are in place and followed
o Utilizes Archdiocesan best practices
• Assists with preparing materials for Finance Council meetings.
• Submits payroll registers to Pastor and/or Operations Director/Business Manager for review and approval prior to payroll submission.
• Assists with fund raising events, pledge drives, and Parish offertory collections.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
• Pursue degree in Business or related discipline, e.g. Accounting, 
Finance, preferred. 
• Demonstrate understanding, respect and support of the Catholic Church teaching, 
mission and values.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices and regulations, and federal, state and city 
laws. 
• Learn QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and time management competencies. 
• Strong verbal and written communications, organizational, multi-tasking and 
interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in team environment and has a “Service Mindset” when working with 
others.
• Able to identify issues and propose recommendations/solutions.
• Can be entrusted with highly confidential information. 
• Strong drive to achieve results.
• Able to travel to other Archdiocesan locations