Bookkeeper

Province Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Inc; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Francis Parish in Greenwood, MS is seeking a dependable, caring and reliable bookkeeper to support the parish.

The role offers part-time hours (20-30 per week) and requires experience with ParishSoft or similar accounting software, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of bookkeeping and administrative experience, strong MS Office skills, and a willingness to support a Franciscan Catholic parish.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with 7-10 years of bookkeeping and general administrative experience.
• 3-5 years of experience with accounting software; ParishSoft experience a plus.
• Experience managing small office projects with teamwork and planning.

Responsibilities

• Pay invoices for the parish using ParishSoft check writing software.
• Enter weekly collection and make bank deposits in ParishSoft Family Suite.
• Code income and expenses in ParishSoft; reconcile monthly accounts.
• Prepare monthly income reports and attend parish finance meetings.
• Assist in budgeting with the Pastor and reconcile savings accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

ParishSoft

MS Office

Self-directed

Education

HS diploma

Accounting coursework

Tools

ParishSoft

Job description

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Human Resources Part Time Greenwood, MS, US

St. Francis Parish

Greenwood, MS|20-30 hours/week

ABOUT THE JOB

St. Francis Parish in Greenwood, MS is seeking a dependable, caring and reliable bookkeeper who will support the parish.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

An individual with bookkeeping experience (accounting degree a plus but not required) and a willingness to support a Franciscan lead missionary Catholic parish.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pay invoices for the parish with ParishSoft check writing software.
• Enter weekly collection into ParishSoft Family Suite system and make bank deposit.
• Code income and expenses into the ParishSoft system.
• Reconcile the parish "checkbook" each month
• Prepare a monthly income report for and attend the monthly Parish Council and Finance Council meetings.
• Prepare with the Pastor, the annual budget using ParishSoft
• Manage two parish savings accounts and reconcile monthly statements
• Backup the parish secretary when absent.
• Attend monthly parish council meetings and finance council (zoom?)

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• HS diploma or equivalent coupled with 7-10 years of bookkeeping and general administrative experience.
• 3-5 years of experience with accounting software (ParishSoft experience a plus) and willingness to learn and use Parishsoft.
• Experience managing small office projects that include collaboration, communication and planning.
• Strong PC skills, knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel - familiarity with MS Teams is a plus.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills coupled with strong attention to detail.
• Self-directed work style.
• Strong preference for previous experience with a faith-based (ideally Catholic) organization in some capacity. Appreciation of and alignment with the Franciscan and Catholic tradition is important, as is a willingness to learn and understand the mission of the Franciscans and the Catholic identity of the Order.