Parish & School Finance Bookkeeper

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Bloomsdale (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records for St Agnes Catholic Church and related school operations.

You will handle the general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable under the supervision of the Business Manager and school administration. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience) and 3–5 years of bookkeeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel/Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Archdiocesan systems or school-based financial operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and all subsidiary financial records.
• Process and manage payroll, including preparation, tax reporting, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of tuition, fees, and other student-related accounts; generate billing statements and support collection efforts as needed.
• Prepare, code, and process invoices and payments in a timely manner.
• Reconcile all bank accounts and oversee electronic transfers and related financial activity.
• Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial reports for school leadership.
• Support the development and monitoring of the school’s annual budget.
• Maintain employee financial records related to payroll and benefits; assist with benefit tracking and payroll-related updates in the HR system.
• Ensure compliance with Archdiocesan policies, internal controls, and accounting best practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records for St Agnes Catholic Church and related school operations.

You will handle the general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable under the supervision of the Business Manager and school administration. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience) and 3–5 years of bookkeeping.