Blessed Trinity Parish of Frankenmuth
TITLE: Parish Bookkeeper
SUPERVISOR: Pastor
STATUS: Part Time 1, Non-Exempt, Hourly (20-24 hours per week)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Parish Bookkeeper collaborates with the Pastor, staff, and Finance Council to establish best practices, policies, and procedures regarding the financial health of the parish. Collaborates with the Pastor, staff, and Finance Council in preparing budgets and analyzing financial reports. Maintains a professional, confidential, and welcoming work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Ensure that all parish, diocesan, and Michigan Catholic Conference procedures are followed in the handling of money using the diocesan accounting software system.
· Process payroll and maintain employee records including PTO.
· Enter deposits, process checks, and maintain electronic tithing records.
· Prepare monthly financial statements and bank reconciliations.
· Complete Diocesan Year End Report.
· Prepare annual budget with input from the Pastor, staff, and Finance Council.
· Perform other financial duties as assigned by supervisor.
ACCOUNTABILITY & COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
- Position reports to the Pastor
- Maintain professional work relationships with parish staff and parishioners
- Collaborate with Finance Council, attend regular meetings, prepare financial statements for the meetings.
- Adhere to federal and state labor laws and employment practices.
- Attend staff meetings, diocesan workshops, and MCC training sessions.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Education: Associates degree or higher in accounting preferred
Experience: Minimum 2 -3 years’ accounting/bookkeeping experience is preferred.
Job Related Skills: : Proficient in Excel, Word; prior experience in accounting systems. Training is provided if necessary. Must be analytical, organized, and detail oriented.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality and high standards of honest and ethical behavior. Must support and implement the mission of the parish.
Language skills: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively and compassionately communicate with parishioners, staff, visitors and other business partners/agents within the Diocese.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Hours of Work: Typical work schedule is during normal business hours; evening and weekend availability as needed.
- Nature of Work: Work environment is primarily in an office setting where the employee is required to do extensive computer work. Employee is expected to walk, talk, reach, stand, sit, hear, and use repetitive motion of hands and feet, and may be required to lift up-to 15 lbs.
- Valid Driver’s License is required.
- Regular, reliable attendance is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
· Complete the Diocese of Saginaw Safe Environment training for new hire employees within the first 30 days of hire.
· Successful completion of criminal background check; pre-employment physical and drug screening may also be required. Additional skills testing and validation may also be required.
· Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred or, an individual who possesses a basic understanding of the teaching and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and has a sound working knowledge of the Catholic faith and Church hierarchy.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their letter of intent, resume and list of professional references to:
Fr. Patrick Jankowiak, Pastor Email: [email protected]
Blessed Trinity Parish of Frankenmuth
958 E. Tuscola Street
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Work Location: In person
