Bookkeeper - Full Time

Archdiocese of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays/Holy Days

403b Retirement

401(a) Pension Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Job summary

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper to manage parish bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. The role requires maintaining confidential financial records and ensuring timely tax filings, while supporting the mission of the parish.

Primary duties include posting deposits, reconciling bank statements, and coordinating with the Business Office and auditors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with coursework in business, math, accounting, bookkeeping and recordkeeping, preferred.
• Successful bookkeeping or accounting experience, generally a minimum of two years, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides bookkeeping support for the parish.
• Writes checks, reconciles bank statements, and processes reimbursements.
• Maintains accounts payable/receivable, payroll, deposits, and financial records.
• Posts deposits of contributions, donations, and other receipts in the accounting system.
• Prepares monthly financial reports and budgets for review.
• Coordinates with Archdiocese Business Office and auditors as needed.
• Ensures tax reports (941, W-2s, 1099s) are filed timely.
• Attends Finance Council meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday 9 am – 6pm / 40 hours per week

Reports to: Business Manager

Full-Time Benefits

• Paid Holidays/Holy Days
• 403b Retirement
• 401(a) Pension Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term/Long-term Disability

Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Summary

The Bookkeeper fulfills the mission of the parish by ensuring effective and efficient administration of bookkeeping and accounting processes and procedures.

Essential Functions

Accounting/Bookkeeping

• Provides Bookkeeping support for the parish.
• Writes checks and maintains parish checking account; reconciles account with bank statements and submits documentation for reimbursement.
• Maintains accounts payable/receivable, payroll, deposit and financial records.
• Posts deposits of contributions, donations, and other receipts in accounting system.
• Prepares change boxes for special activities and accounts for monies.
• Maintains accounting records; scans and posts receipts and expenditures to proper accounts and prepares a variety of financial reports.
• Maintains and reconciles other fund accounts as assigned; reconciles budget printouts received from the Archdiocese Business Office Department and all parish financial data.
• Responds to inquiries concerning account matters; meets with auditors and Business Office Department as necessary to provide records, information, and explanations.
• Prepares financial budget and reports for Pastor approval and prepares status reports for Business Manager.
• Monitors budget to actual performance.
• Ensures all tax reports (941, W-2s, 1099s) are filed in a timely manner.
• Coordinates all financial reports and letters with the local Pastor and Business Manager.
• Oversees electronic giving records (credit card, online, ACH, etc.) and deposits.
• Performs monthly accounting tasks such as monthly general ledger entries and adjustments to close the month, quarter, and year.
• Attends Finance council meetings.
• Prepares reconciliation of monthly organization financial reports.

Other Requirements

• Assists other office personnel in completing duties as needed.
• Performs a variety of office duties, such as typing, filing, answering the telephone, opening, and distributing mail, assisting office visitors and other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholicism and the mission of the parish.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, with coursework in business, math, accounting, bookkeeping and recordkeeping, preferred.
• Successful bookkeeping or accounting experience, generally a minimum of two years, preferred.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.