Parish Financial Steward: Part-Time Bookkeeper

Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper for St. Carlo Acutis Parish in Bucktown. The role supports the Pastor and Operations Director with financial and HR stewardship in line with Archdiocesan policies.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, AP, payroll, journal entries, and financial reporting; and assisting with Finance Council materials and taxes. Requires 2+ years in parish accounting and proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum two years in accounting or finance in a parish or business entity.
• Demonstrate understanding, respect and support of the Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience in Human Resources practices, including people leadership, policy application, and employment practices laws.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with UKG (payroll system) as plus.
• Strong verbal and written communications, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Able to travel to other Archdiocesan locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs all bookkeeping functions including bank accounts reconciliation.
• Process / post accounts payable transactions and ensure invoices/payments are accurate and timely.
• Process cash receipts; record / post deposits.
• Post wire transfers, ACH and credit card transactions.
• Gather procurement card expense reports and receipts; ensure timely payments.
• Post payroll journal entries.
• Prepare financial reports as requested.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries.
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place and followed.
• Assist with preparing materials for Finance Council meetings.
• Ensure all parish taxes are paid in accordance with regulations.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Assist with fundraising events and offertory collections.

Skills

Accounting principles

Parish finance experience

Confidential handling

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

UKG payroll system

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper for St. Carlo Acutis Parish in Bucktown. The role supports the Pastor and Operations Director with financial and HR stewardship in line with Archdiocesan policies.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, AP, payroll, journal entries, and financial reporting; and assisting with Finance Council materials and taxes. Requires 2+ years in parish accounting and proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel.