Part-Time Parish Finance Specialist

Diocese of Raleigh; Hampstead (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

All Saints Catholic Parish in Hampstead, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and support the Director of Business Affairs with day-to-day operations. This part-time role (<30 hrs) emphasizes confidentiality and independent work within a collaborative parish team.

The candidate will handle general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and reporting, while supporting budgeting and diocesan procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related field is preferred.
• Three or more years of bookkeeping or payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with nonprofit or church organizations is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounting or payroll software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parish general ledger and code financial transactions.
• Process accounts payable, invoices, and reimbursements; prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile bank and other financial accounts and generate reports.
• Support payroll accounting and related documentation.
• Assist with budget monitoring and month-end/year-end close.
• Coordinate with Director of Business Affairs and parish staff.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Payroll

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related field

Tools

ParishSOFT

Accounting software

Job description

All Saints Catholic Parish in Hampstead, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and support the Director of Business Affairs with day-to-day operations. This part-time role (<30 hrs) emphasizes confidentiality and independent work within a collaborative parish team.

The candidate will handle general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and reporting, while supporting budgeting and diocesan procedures as needed.