Bookkeeper

Friars; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Francis Parish in Greenwood, MS is seeking a dependable bookkeeper to support parish operations. The role requires 7–10 years of bookkeeping and strong proficiency with ParishSoft and Microsoft Office. Prior faith-based experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate will handle invoicing, weekly collections, code expenses, reconcile the parish checkbook, and assist with budgeting and monthly reporting. This is a part-time position (~20–30 hours/week) based in Greenwood, MS.

Qualifications

• 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 organization and alignment with Catholic mission.

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?)

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-directed work style

Faith-based experience

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

ParishSoft

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

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.