Temporary Bookkeeper - St. Cletus - La Grange - Vic. V

Archdiocese of Chicago; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Parish Bookkeeper to support financial operations. You will reconcile bank accounts, process accounts payable transactions, and prepare monthly financial reports.

This role offers an hourly wage between $20.00 - $30.00, influenced by education, experience, and skills. Join us in our mission to serve the community effectively!

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Ability to manage financial records with accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles bank accounts.
• Processes accounts payable transactions.
• Records cash receipts and deposits.
• Posts payroll journal entries.
• Prepares monthly financial reports as requested.

Skills

Bank reconciliation

Accounts payable processing

Cash receipt processing

Payroll entries

Financial reporting

Job description

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The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

The Parish Bookkeeper supports and promotes the Pastor's initiatives and decisions regarding the mission and operation of the Parish. Assist Pastor and/or Operations Director/Business Manager with stewardship of the financial resources of the Parish in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles bank accounts
• Processes/posts accounts payable transactions and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in a timely manner
• Processes cash receipts, records/posts deposits
• Posts wire transfers, ACH and credit card transactions
• Gathers Procurement Card Expense reports and receipts submitted by each cardholder monthly
• Posts payroll journal entries
• Prepares monthly financial reports (as requested)

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an hourly range of $20.00 - $30.00. An employee’s pay within the range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.