Part-Time Parish Bookkeeper | QuickBooks & Payroll

Archchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Total rewards package

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support Parish and School financial operations. This role handles accounts payable, deposits, and payroll-related tasks within QuickBooks and UKG Payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of parish or business accounting experience and strong MS Office skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline (Accounting preferred).
• At least 2 years’ parish or business accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks, GiveCentral, UKG Payroll, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions and staff reimbursements in QuickBooks.
• Post bank deposits and electronic deposits including GiveCentral, Venmo, Pay schools, Smart Tuition, and Square.
• Assist with weekly collection counts.
• Assist with finances related to fundraising events, pledge drives, Parish offertory collections and School Annual Fund.
• Gather Procurement Card Expense reports and upload to QuickBooks monthly.
• Assist with monthly journal entries and reconciliation of Parish, School and Auxiliary bank accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and year-end reports for management decision support.
• Prepare materials for Finance Council meetings.

Skills

Bookkeeping

QuickBooks

UKG Payroll

Financial reporting

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree in Business

Tools

QuickBooks

GiveCentral

UKG Payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support Parish and School financial operations. This role handles accounts payable, deposits, and payroll-related tasks within QuickBooks and UKG Payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of parish or business accounting experience and strong MS Office skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly rate.