SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Bookkeeper will prepare, process, record, and maintain financial records and documents for the church following accounting best practices. Complete various administrative support duties as needed, including the scheduling and coordination of the counters for the Sunday and Holy Day collections.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Keep payroll and employee records and process bi-weekly payroll
2. On-boarding of new hires, including completion of employment paperwork
3. Daily accounting functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, etc. following accounting best practices
4. Budget preparation
5. Maintain financial files in organized, easily accessible manner
6. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
7. Attendance at Finance Council meetings (evenings)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Computer proficient, particularly with QuickBooks, Excel and Word
2. Knowledge of Paylocity payroll system preferred
3. Strong organizational skills, meet deadlines as required
4. Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
5. Works collaboratively with church leaders and lay staff
6. Must be a self-starter and perform duties independently

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Associates degree or higher in accounting or business preferred
2. At least 3 years of previous relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY to employment@youngstowndiocese.org: 

1. Résumé
2. Letter of interest
3. Three (3) professional references
4. Meet Safe Environment Policy, fingerprint screening, and credit check requirements

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