Pax Christi Catholic Church is seeking a detail-oriented, mission-driven Bookkeeper to support the financial operations of the parish. This full-time role is responsible for managing contributions, financial records, payroll, and reporting while supporting the parish staff and Finance Council.
Donations (30%):
- Maintain all contribution records (envelopes, online giving, checks, stock donations)
- Manage donation systems, including direct giving and online platforms
- Prepare and distribute year-end contribution statements
Budget & Ledger (30%):
- Assist in development of the annual parish budget
- Record and manage financial transactions, invoices, and bill payments
- Reconcile accounts and balance deposits monthly
- Process diocesan payments (insurance, pensions, assessments, etc.)
Payroll (20%):
- Process payroll and track employee leave balances
- Prepare and submit payroll tax filings (monthly, quarterly, annually)
- Generate W-2s and 1099s
- Maintain employee payroll and benefits records
- Communicate with employees about benefits related to payroll
- Stay updated with changing payroll laws and diocesan benefit offerings
Administrative (20%):
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports (balance sheet, income statement)
- Support pastor, office manager, and Finance Council
- Attend Finance Council meetings and provide financial reporting support
- Coordinate money by counting teams and schedules
- Assist with audits and collaborate with diocesan and school partners
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency (or willingness to learn) Google Workspace, ParishSOFT, and Flocknote
- Ability to manage confidential information with integrity
- Active participation in a Roman Catholic parish community
- Full Time (approximately 32 hours/week)
- Non-exempt position
- Hourly wage: $19–$23 per hour, based on experience
- Benefits eligibility included
- Reports to the Office Manager
- Works closely with parish staff, Finance Council, and Diocese of Winona-Rochester
- Typical business hours with occasional flexibility as needed
