Secretary/Bookkeeper

Diocese of Marquette; Gladstone (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A parish in Gladstone, MI, is seeking a motivated Secretary/Bookkeeper to provide essential administrative support. The role involves managing parish records, financial tasks, and volunteer coordination while ensuring effective communication within the community. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Flexible benefit plan

Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time

Retirement plan

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Qualifications

• Previous administrative, secretarial, or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide receptionist services and maintain parish records.
• Prepare and process financial documents and manage filing systems.
• Communicate and coordinate with diocesan staff.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Bookkeeping

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

All Saints Parishseeks a motivatedSecretary/Bookkeeperto work with like-minded faculty and families inGladstone, MI. As Secretary/Bookkeeper you will provide administrative support to the parish office, including receptionist duties, recordkeeping, mail handling, financial tasks, data entry, and volunteer coordination. It also involves maintaining parish records, preparing financial documents, ensuring timely payroll and tax submissions, and supporting communication with diocesan staff and parishioners.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive annual salary of $41,000 – $43,000 commensurate with education and experience.
• Health and dental insurance (Health insurance premium paid by the parish).
• Flexible benefit plan.
• Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time.
• Retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide receptionist services, including answering phones, taking messages, and greeting visitors.
• Maintain parish records such as baptisms, marriages, funerals, and new parishioners.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including bulk mailings and distribution.
• Manage filing systems and perform accurate data entry.
• Prepare and process financial documents such as bank deposits, vouchers, and financial statements.
• Maintain accountability for parish funds and ensure timely submission of payroll and taxes.
• Register new parishioners and coordinate volunteer scheduling.
• Provide computer support for accounting and census data.
• Communicate and coordinate with diocesan staff to meet reporting and compliance requirements.
• Perform general clerical duties including typing, correspondence, and other tasks assigned by the pastor.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• High school diploma isrequired.
• Previous administrative, secretarial, or bookkeeping experiencepreferred.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Basic knowledge of Catholic parish life and Catholic Faith.

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ABOUTAll Saints Parish is a community of disciples of Jesus Christ. The experience of our last 100 plus years has enriched us and helped us to become God’s people. We continue to move toward a deeper sharing of ourselves with Jesus & each other. Through this sharing of prayer & action we foster, nurture & develop our gifts & talents. Empowered by God’s spirit through Baptism to act in his name, formed by his holy Word, and strengthened by our Roman Catholic heritage, we strive for holiness through service to each other and to the larger community of the Church. Learn more at allsaintsgladstone.org