Bookkeeper for Parish (NE) - Archdiocese of Baltimore : Job Details

Holy Family Catholic Community is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Bookkeeper to support the financial operations of the pastorate. This part-time role (15 hours/week) ensures transparency, accountability, and good stewardship of pastorate resources while working closely with the Pastor, staff, and volunteers.Essential FunctionsFinancial Operations & Oversight

• Maintain accurate records for all transactions, including AP, AR, payroll, and revenue
• Process vendor payments and bi-weekly payroll
• Track offertory, deposits, and pastorate revenue
• Prepare financial documentation for Pastor review
• Maintain employee payroll files

Stewardship & Revenue Management

• Oversee donation processing and post weekly giving
• Manage envelope and digital giving (Faith Direct)
• Monitor trends in offertory and giving patterns; share insights with Pastor

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare weekly bulletin summaries and internal reports
• Submit quarterly/annual reports to the Archdiocese and Finance Committee
• Develop and monitor the annual parish budget
• Serve as the point of contact for internal audits

Additional Duties

• Track capital campaign pledges and expenditures
• Coordinate with the Archdiocese on major project documentation
• Select and distribute monthly Poor Box funds with the Pastor
• Administer FACTS and FCPTA tuition assistance for eligible parish families
• Take minutes for Finance Council and Corporator meetings
• Provide financial support to the Pastor and staff

Position Qualifications

• Associate degree in Bookkeeping or Accounting.
• Knowledge of general office procedures, Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Effectively manage time and strong communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its mission.
• Support and adhere to Archdiocese of Baltimore policies.

You'd Be a Great Fit If You...

• Are trustworthy, detail-oriented, and organized
• Have experience with accounting, bookkeeping, QuickBooks, spreadsheets, payroll, and donation tracking
• Communicate clearly and work well with staff and volunteers
• Understand nonprofit or parish financial practices (preferred)
• Want to align your skills with the mission of the Church

Growth & Great BenefitsThis is a part-time position (15 hours per week), with scheduling flexibility and a chance to grow your impact in a vibrant and faith-filled community. You'll play a key role insustaining the spiritual and pastoral mission of the pastorate through responsible and transparent financial administration. We offer a competitive compensation package, including paid sick time off, paid holidays, and opportunities for continuing education and training through the Archdiocese of Baltimore.Why Join Us?At Holy Family Catholic Community, your work behind the scenes makes ministry possible. You'll be part of a dedicated, mission-focused team working to build a stronger,more vibrant Church community-both spiritually and operationally.Range: $21.10 - 25.49, Hourly Benefits We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.