Remote Bookkeeper for a Mission-Driven Parish

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Union (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Remote working options

Generous paid vacation increasing with

personal leaves of absence

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support the financial operations of our parish and school.

Working closely with the Pastor and Finance Council, this role focuses on accounts payable, vendor management, and monthly reconciliations, with a mindset of continuous improvement and strong internal controls. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Bookkeeping/Accounting, minimum 2 years’ experience, and proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, or someone who demonstrates a deep understanding of and respect for Catholic teachings and values.
• Bachelor’s degree in Bookkeeping or Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of internal controls, especially related to cash handling and financial safeguarding.
• Highly organized with strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Creative and efficiency-oriented; eager to explore innovative solutions to improve processes.
• Team player with a collaborative approach and a commitment to supporting a mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and vendor payments accurately and efficiently using QuickBooks
• Maintain accurate general ledger and subsidiary ledgers
• Record accurate financial transactions: accounts payable, receivable, and cash receipts
• Prepare and record journal entries and amortization/accrual schedules
• Reconcile monthly bank statements
• Review deposit documentation and ensure proper coding
• Prepare monthly financial reports for Pastor, Finance Council, and Archdiocese
• Maintain all accounting records and files in accordance with Archdiocesan retention policies

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Communication skills

Team player

Creative / efficiency-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support the financial operations of our parish and school.

Working closely with the Pastor and Finance Council, this role focuses on accounts payable, vendor management, and monthly reconciliations, with a mindset of continuous improvement and strong internal controls. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Bookkeeping/Accounting, minimum 2 years’ experience, and proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.