Parish Bookkeeper II: Financial Steward & Payroll

Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harrisonburg, VA, seeks a full-time Parish Bookkeeper to support financial stewardship and ensure diocesan compliance. You will maintain accurate records, process transactions, and assist with payroll, reporting, and the annual parish budget.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, 3+ years of accounting experience, and proficiency with ParishSOFT and Excel.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years prior accounting or bookkeeping experience required; parish or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software; ParishSOFT experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping systems.
• Highly organized, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with diocesan standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parish bookkeeping and accounting systems in accordance with diocesan financial guidelines and GAAP.
• Record all financial transactions including accounts payable/receivable, deposits, and check preparation, ensuring compliance with diocesan procedures.
• Prepare payroll and ensure payroll documentation complies with Diocesan HR requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Pastor and Parish Finance Council.
• Assist with documentation requested for diocesan audits, reviews, or financial assessments.
• Support the preparation of the annual parish operating budget and monitor variances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Strong organizational skills

Reliability

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

ParishSOFT

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harrisonburg, VA, seeks a full-time Parish Bookkeeper to support financial stewardship and ensure diocesan compliance. You will maintain accurate records, process transactions, and assist with payroll, reporting, and the annual parish budget.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, 3+ years of accounting experience, and proficiency with ParishSOFT and Excel.