PT Bookkeeper

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; Alden Center (NY); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 33.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Buffalo Diocese is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper for a part-time, in-person role (20-25 hours/week). You will manage accounts payable/receivable, enter invoices in PDS, code GL accounts, and help prepare monthly financial statements and parish budgets.

Strong organizational skills and integrity are essential. The role supports the Diocese's financial health, requiring accuracy, independence, and adherence to accounting principles.

Formación

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.
• Prior bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of PDS (Parish Data Systems) is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Enter invoices into Parish Data System (PDS) and generate checks.
• Code invoice GL accounts and receipts.
• Post payroll and journals to the PDS General Ledger.
• Reconcile bank statements monthly and prepare financial statements.
• Prepare parish budget and year-end reports.

Conocimientos

Prioritization

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Honesty & integrity

Knowledge of Catholic Faith

Educación

Accounting or Business degree

Herramientas

Parish Data System (PDS)

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Descripción del empleo

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role is essential in supporting the financial health of our organization and requires a strong understanding of accounting principles. The hours are Monday - Thursday between 8:30am and 3:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Enter invoices into Parish Data System (PDS), and generate checks to be signed by pastor or parish trustee(s)
• Code invoice general ledger account numbers
• Enter other disbursements into the PDS General Ledger and properly clear
• Maintain both paper and electronic vendor files
• Provide guidance to money counters in the preparation of bank deposits received in the weekly collection
• Code general ledger account numbers to receipts
• Enter receipt entries into PDS General Ledger
• Maintain General Ledger Chart of Accounts in good order
• Prepare and post monthly intercompany (family) invoices into the PDS General Ledger
• Post payroll and miscellaneous adjusting journal entries to the PDS General Ledger
• Post bank money transfers to the PDS General Ledger
• Reconcile bank statements on a monthly basis prior to release of financial statements
• Prepare financial statements on a monthly basis and review for anomalies
• Provide reconciled and reviewed financial statements to the Pastor, Business Manager, and Finance Committee on a monthly basis
• Prepare fiscal year-end financial statement and provide reports to the Pastor, Business Manager, Finance Committee and Diocese of Buffalo
• Prepare parish budget
• Prepare calendar year end W-9 mailings and file IRS 1099 NEC and 1099 MISC

Skills

• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and completely timely
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs
• Ability to apply best business practices to business office operations
• Highly organized
• Willingness to explore learning to enhance effectiveness in maintaining financial information
• Knowledge of the Catholic Faith
• Must be a person of honesty and integrity

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business
• Prior Bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of PDS (Parish Data Systems) is a plus

Join us as we strive for excellence in our financial operations, contributing to the overall success of our organization!

Job Type: Part-time, 20-25 hours per week

Work Location: In person

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour