Bookkeeper

Province Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Inc; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Francis Parish in Greenwood, MS, is seeking a dependable bookkeeper for 20–30 hours per week to support parish operations. The role requires accuracy in posting invoices, recording weekly collections, coding income/expenses, and reconciling the parish checkbook with ParishSoft.

The ideal candidate has bookkeeping experience, an accounting degree is a plus, and a willingness to support Franciscan and Catholic mission of the parish. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with 7–10 years bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with ParishSoft or willingness to learn ParishSoft.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

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

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Accounting degree a plus

Tools

ParishSoft

ParishSoft Family Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper - PART-TIME

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.