Bookkeeper

Full Charge Bookkeeper

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, 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, and 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 equivalent cloud-based ERP accounting systems).
• 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 be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and complete the Archdiocese of Detroit "Protecting God's Children" (VIRTUS) training prior to employment.