Bookkeeper Bookkeeping/Accounting Part-time

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

St. Francis of Assisi Parish is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Part-Time Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day financial operations of the parish. This individual will work collaboratively with parish leadership and the Archdiocese's Shared Accounting Services (SAS) team to ensure accurate and timely financial processing and reporting.

Job Responsibilities

Record weekly offertory into contribution software in a timely and accurate manner

Prepare documentation for other parish receipts ensuring donations are recorded in contribution software and appropriate information is provided to Shared Accounting for posting in accounting software

Prepare and process bank deposits and maintain supporting documentation, forwarding copies to Shared Accounting for verification

Review invoices for accuracy and forward to Shared Accounting for accounts payable processing

Coordinate payment process for online invoices to be processed for payment and properly recorded in accounting software by Shared Accounting Services Team

Finalize Accounts Payable process by printing checks for pastor's signature, mailing and maintaining vendor files, including W-9 documentation

Assist with parish and school billing and accounts receivable as needed

Support payroll data collection and coordination with payroll processing

Maintain organized financial records in accordance with Archdiocesan policies

Collaborate with Shared Accounting Services to support month-end close and financial reporting

Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures

Prevent and Protect Program Compliance

Other duties as necessary

Job Requirements

Prior bookkeeping or accounting experience required (parish or nonprofit experience a plus)

Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks experience preferred)

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic computer applications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating with parish staff and external teams

Preferred Attributes

Understanding of parish operations and Catholic Church environment

Commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church

Willingness to learn Archdiocesan financial processes and systems

Experience with Quickbooks, ServantKeeper, FACTS, Our Sunday Visitor, Excel, Parish Helper Online a plus

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.