Parish Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist

St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Parish; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; 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

St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Parish is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping, payroll, and HR duties for the parish and multiple assigned parishes.

The role involves handling checks, reconciliations, careful recordkeeping, and producing timely financial reports for the Pastor and Business Manager. The position requires accuracy, discretion, and adherence to Archdiocesan policies, with opportunities to work closely with parish leadership and auditors in a faith-based

Qualifications

• Two years bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Bookkeeping, Payroll, and HR support for the parish.
• Writes checks and reconciles parish accounts with bank statements; submits documentation for reimbursement.
• Maintains accounts payable/receivable, payroll, deposits and financial records.
• Posts deposits of contributions and other receipts in the accounting system; prepares financial reports.
• Prepares monthly general ledger entries and closes monthly/quarterly/yearly accounts.
• Oversees electronic giving records and deposits; coordinates with Pastor and Business Manager.
• Assist in facility rentals and related payments; attends Finance Council meetings.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

HRIS familiarity

Financial reporting

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Course work in business, math, accounting, bookkeeping and recordkeeping

Tools

QuickBooks

HRIS system

Job description

St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Parish is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping, payroll, and HR duties for the parish and multiple assigned parishes.

The role involves handling checks, reconciliations, careful recordkeeping, and producing timely financial reports for the Pastor and Business Manager. The position requires accuracy, discretion, and adherence to Archdiocesan policies, with opportunities to work closely with parish leadership and auditors in a faith-based