Bookkeeper

Position: Bookkeeper Location: Livonia, MI Job ID: 5440 # of Openings: 0 Job Type: Full Charge Bookkeeper (Full-Time) 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, bank reconciliations, payroll review, and month-end closing procedures. Position Details Category: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Maximum 40 hours per week) Compensation: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience) Benefits: Full Archdiocese of Detroit benefits package (Medical, Dental, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Plan) Employment Effective Date: Immediate / ASAP Application Deadline: Rolling review until filled; priority given to early applicants. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accounts Payable: Manage the complete AP cycle, including vendor/staff communications, invoice processing, expense coding, and data entry. Cash Management: Process cash disbursements and assist with cash management workflows. Payroll: Review, prepare, and post required documentation for bi-weekly payroll. Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations and verify general ledger accuracy. Month-End Close: Execute localized month-end accounting tasks efficiently according to set internal deadlines. Compliance: Organize voucher backup documentation, assist with 1099 and potential government audit preparation. Technical Reporting: Extract, compile, and run financial reports from various 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. Software Stack: Sage Intacct (or strong proficiency in an equivalent cloud-based ERP accounting system). Microsoft Office (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 regarding payroll, internal parish business, and donor data. Team-oriented demeanor comfortable interacting with clergy, parish staff, vendors, and benefactors. Compliance: Must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and complete the Archdiocese of Detroit "Protecting God’s Children" (VIRTUS) training prior to employment. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their accounting software experience to: Greg Rapelje, Business Manager View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io For additional inquiries or to submit a job posting, contact our Human Resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Human Resources 12 State Street, Detroit, MI 48226-1823 View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr