Bookkeeper - Hourly

Job Details: Job Location: 0084 Sacred Heart Parish, Lacey

• Lacey, WA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.00Hourly, Nisqually Basin Catholic Churches Sacred Heart Parish | Saint Columban Parish | Saint Peter’s Mission ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE Location: All Parishes Position: Regional Bookkeeper Reports to: Jackie Shirley ____________________________________________________________________________________ POSITION PURPOSE: Provide bookkeeping services for the parish, in accordance with Archdiocesan administration and finance policies and procedures. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains accounts payable and receivable ledgers, prepares and submits a financial statement to the pastor and Finance Council on a monthly basis. Maintains all parish banking accounts, processes check requests, and verifies authorization for expenditures in all program and operating accounts. Reconciles bank statements on a monthly basis. Tracks monthly staff payroll through Pay. Com. Assures all appropriate taxes are withheld and that quarterly government reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner. Accounts for all contributions to the parish and deposits parish collections on a weekly basis. Coordinates volunteers for money-counting and record-keeping. Administers the pension, medical, dental, life, long-term disability insurance, Tax Deferred Annuity and Premium Only Programs for parish employees. Ensures all funds are deposited, either personally or by submitting them to the Pastoral Assistant for Administration for deposit. Provide assistance to pastoral leader and others as directed in the preparation of the annual parish budget. Provides financial information including current budget allocations, year-to-date balances and anticipated financial needs for the future. Serves as staff to the Parish Finance Council as requested. Provides bookkeeping services and advice for those who direct the various fund-raising efforts for the parish, including the Annual Catholic Appeal, Sacrificial Giving and special collections. Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required for the bookkeeping profession. This may be accomplished by participating in Archdiocesan sponsored training, attendance at workshops and classes, reading appropriate materials and/or membership in local professional organizations.

Qualifications

Experience in a bookkeeping, accounting, or similar role Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Must be able to maintain separate books for three different locations. Must be able to travel between locations Experience with Microsoft365 strongly preferred Experience with QuickBooks Online preferred At least two years of bookkeeping experience.

Familiarity with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft 365. Familiarity with Pushpay and Paycom preferred. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and data entry. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Ability to communicate and collaborate in an effective, professional manner with parish staff, volunteers, and archdiocesan staff.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits

Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.