Parish Payroll & AP Specialist — Detail Driven

The Catholic Center; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Parish in Raleigh, NC seeks a Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist to support the parish, school, and preschool with accurate financial processing on-site. You will handle accounts payable, payroll, benefits, and related reporting, maintain confidential records, and ensure compliance with diocesan policies; on-site work, 37.5 hours weekly.

Experience with 1099s, reconciliations, and general ledger entries is required; strong Excel skills and discretion are

Qualifications

• Associate-level education in accounting, bookkeeping, business or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, payroll, and/or accounts payable processing.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Google Drive, and standard email applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet recurring deadlines.
• Criminal background check and Safe Environment Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and direct payments for the Parish, School, and Preschool.
• Review, code, record and reconcile credit card transactions; process Amazon Business transactions.
• Prepare and submit annual 1099-MISC documentation as required by the IRS.
• Post monthly general ledger journal entries and maintain files.
• Process biweekly payroll; oversee benefits and onboarding documentation.
• Ensure compliance with parish and diocesan policies and protect confidential information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Accounting / Bookkeeping / Business degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Drive

Email applications

Job description

Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Parish in Raleigh, NC seeks a Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist to support the parish, school, and preschool with accurate financial processing on-site. You will handle accounts payable, payroll, benefits, and related reporting, maintain confidential records, and ensure compliance with diocesan policies; on-site work, 37.5 hours weekly.

Experience with 1099s, reconciliations, and general ledger entries is required; strong Excel skills and discretion are