Bookkeeper - Hourly

Archdiocese of Seattle; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Long-term disability

Pension/401(k)

HSA

FSA

Sick leave

Vacation

Holidays

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Seattle seeks a dedicated bookkeeper to manage accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting for parish operations and the school.

You will maintain parish banking, process expenditures, and assist in annual budgeting while supporting the Parish Finance Council and ongoing training in bookkeeping best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in general accounting and reporting required.
• Experience in a school, parish, or non-profit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains AP/AR ledgers and prepares monthly financial statements for the pastor and Finance Council.
• Maintains parish banking accounts, processes check requests, and verifies expenditures across accounts.
• Reconciles bank statements monthly.
• Accounts for all contributions to the parish and deposits collections weekly.
• Assists in preparing the annual parish budget and provides current allocations and year-to-date balances.
• Serves as staff to the Parish Finance Council.
• Maintains knowledge for bookkeeping profession through training and workshops.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliation

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

I. POSITION PURPOSEProvide bookkeeping services for the parish and school, in accordance with Archdiocesan administration and finance policies and procedures.II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintains accounts payable and receivable ledgers, and prepares and submits afinancial statement to the pastor and Finance Council on a monthly basis.Maintains all parish banking accounts, processes check requests, and verifiesauthorization for expenditures in all program and operating accounts.Reconciles bank statements monthly.Accounts for all contributions to the parish and deposits parish collections on aweekly basis.Assists the pastoral leader and others as directed in the preparation ofthe annual parish budget. Provides financial information including current budgetallocations, year-to-date balances and anticipated financial needs for the future.Serves as staff to the Parish Finance Council as requested.Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required for bookkeepingprofession. This may be accomplished by participating in Archdiocesansponsored training, attendance at workshops and classes, reading appropriatematerials and/or membership in local professional organizations.1. EducationBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.2. ExperienceThree or more years of experience in general accounting and reporting required.Experience in a school, parish, or non-profit preferred.Excellent organizational and communication skills required.Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.