Church Finance Specialist | Bookkeeper & Payroll

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to maintain the financial records for St Agnes Catholic Church and affiliated operations, including the general ledger, payroll, and tuition accounts.

Under the supervision of the Business Manager, you will process invoices, reconcile bank accounts, prepare monthly and annual reports, and assist with annual budgets, using QuickBooks and Excel to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Archdiocesan systems or school finances is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and all subsidiary financial records.
• Process payroll, including tax reporting and compliance.
• Maintain tuition/fees records; generate billing statements and support collections.
• Prepare, code, and process invoices and payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and oversee transfers.
• Assist in monthly and annual financial reports for leadership.
• Support budget development and monitoring.
• Maintain employee payroll/benefits records and HR system updates.
• Ensure compliance with Archdiocesan policies and internal controls.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Equivalent experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to maintain the financial records for St Agnes Catholic Church and affiliated operations, including the general ledger, payroll, and tuition accounts.

Under the supervision of the Business Manager, you will process invoices, reconcile bank accounts, prepare monthly and annual reports, and assist with annual budgets, using QuickBooks and Excel to ensure accuracy and compliance.