Full Charge Bookkeeper

FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER (Full-Time) Our Lady of Sorrows Parish 23815 Power Road Farmington, MI 48336 POSITION SUMMARY: Working under the direct supervision of the Business Manager (or Pastor), the Full-Time Bookkeeper handles day-to-day financial operations and general ledger maintenance for the parish and school. Core responsibilities include managing accounts payable, post daily bank deposits, bank reconciliations, processing payroll, and month-end closing procedures. POSITION DETAILS: Category: Full-Time, Non-Exempt from overtime pay Work week is Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm (37.5 hours per week) Benefits: Full Archdiocese of Detroit benefits package (Medical, Dental, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Plan) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounts Payable: Manage the complete AP cycle, including data entry of invoices, vendor/staff communications, expense coding, and check printing. Cash Management: Post daily deposits and tuition payments and assist with cash management workflows. Post weekly offertory collection data and generate thank you letters. Payroll: Prepare payroll for hourly and salary employees. Maintain time and attendance records for all staff. Process new hires, terminations, and deduction adjustments. Generate 1099 forms. Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations and verify general ledger accuracy. Perform tuition revenue reconciliation with FACTS Tuition Management system. Month-End Close: Post all month end closing entries. Technical Reporting: Extract, compile, and run financial reports for school and tuition management systems. Special Projects: Execute specialized administrative or financial tasks as assigned by leadership. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent professional bookkeeping experience. Accounting Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of standard GAAP practices. Have high level of skills for the following software applications: Sage Intacct (or strong proficiency in equivalent cloud-based ERP accounting systems). Paycor Payroll Software FACTS Tuition Management SchoolSpeak Student Information System ParishSOFT / ParishSTAQ Church Management Software Microsoft Office 365 (Intermediate to advanced Excel and Word capabilities are a must). Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets). Professional Attributes: Keen attention to detail with an uncompromising commitment to accuracy. Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities, and adherence to tight deadlines. Exceptional communication skills with the professional courage to report financial errors, discrepancies, or compliance concerns in a timely manner. Absolute commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality in all matters. Team-oriented demeanor comfortable interacting with clergy, parish staff, vendors, and benefactors. Compliance: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and complete the Archdiocese of Detroit "Protecting God’s Children" (VIRTUS) training prior to employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr