Nonprofit Bookkeeper — Church & School Finances

St-Joseph-Church-; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Catholic Church and School seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to manage daily accounting for both the Church and School. You will handle accounts payable, deposits, donations, and credit card activity while maintaining accurate records and assisting with monthly close.

You will collaborate with the Business Manager, Pastor, Principal, and staff to ensure timely financial operations, reporting, and compliance with diocesan policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including payables and receivables.
• Experience with nonprofit, church, school, or multi‑entity accounting preferred.
• Strong hands‑on accounting skills with documentation and reconciliation know‑how.

Responsibilities

• Handle day‑to‑day accounting for Church and School operations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support monthly close.
• Perform accounts payable tasks, donations processing, deposits, and credit card activity.
• Assist with budget support, reporting, and special projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Nonprofit accounting

Accounts payable

General ledger

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance / Business

Tools

Sage Intacct

RAMP

PushPay

Paylocity

FACTS Tuition Billing

Job description

St. Joseph Catholic Church and School seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to manage daily accounting for both the Church and School. You will handle accounts payable, deposits, donations, and credit card activity while maintaining accurate records and assisting with monthly close.

You will collaborate with the Business Manager, Pastor, Principal, and staff to ensure timely financial operations, reporting, and compliance with diocesan policies.