Accounting Clerk (Bookkeeper 1)

Available Positions; Gladstone (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

STD/LTD paid by employer

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Gladstone, MO is seeking an Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper to support parish and school financial operations.

The role includes preparing financial statements, budget reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and year-end requirements. The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting with at least three years of accounting experience, proficiency in QuickBooks, and a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience in accounting, bookkeeping or related field.
• Intermediate to advanced skill level in QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Active Catholic in good standing is preferred, though familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pastor in creating and managing parish and school budget.
• Process accounts receivable and payable and corresponding general ledger entries.
• Create invoices and bills for clients.
• Track and monitor financial transactions.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts, including tuition revenue, payroll liabilities, etc.
• Record and reconcile parishioner contributions to general ledger.
• Send annual contribution statements to parishioners.
• Process weekly offertory deposits according to audit requirements.
• Prepare budget and financial reports for Pastor and Finance Council.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organizing

Confidential information handling

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Gladstone, Missouri is seeking to fill the position of Accounting

Clerk/Bookkeeper. This position plays a vital role in helping manage the financial operations of the parish and

school. The Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper will assist with parish financial statements, budget reporting,

accounts payable, accounts receivable, year-end reporting, and any audit requirements. This is a part time

• Assist Pastor in creating and managing parish and school budget.
• Process accounts receivable and payable and corresponding general ledger entries.
• Create invoices and bills for clients.
• Track and monitor financial transactions.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts, including tuition revenue, payroll liabilities, etc.
• Record and reconcile parishioner contributions to general ledger.
• Send annual contribution statements to parishioners.
• Process weekly offertory deposits according to audit requirements.
• Prepare budget and financial reports for Pastor and Finance Council.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills - highly collaborative and an effective team member.
• Exercise planning and organizational skills and meet deadlines through problem-solving and multi-tasking.
• Handle confidential information with integrity.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three years' experience in accounting, bookkeeping or related field
• Intermediate to advanced skill level in QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Active Catholic in good standing is preferred, though familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is required.

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental

and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined

benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous vacation and sick leaves, plus paid holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy,

and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.

Requirements

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.