Parish Bookkeeper/Secretary - Most Pure Heart of Mary Church : Job Details

Description

Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Chamois, MO is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Parish Bookkeeper/Secretary. This is a part time position; 20-30 hours/week. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the financial and administrative functions of the parish. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and have a passion for contributing to the success of a faith-based organization, we invite you to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Greets visitors to the office in a professional and friendly manner

Responds to mail, emails, voicemails and telephone calls

Assists other staff members when time, energy and skill permit

Maintains accurate records and takes minutes of meetings as directed by pastor

Serves as secretary to the pastor

Performs all payroll activities including onboarding employees, employee data

maintenance, time & labor, vacation and sick accrual and processes payroll

Attends parish meetings as required and takes minutes

Keeps vital statistics for the parish

Keeps pastor informed of vital concerns within the parish

Creates a weekly bulletin

Schedules Eucharistic ministers

Clips and files all newspaper ads and articles concerning the parish

Maintains positive relationship with parish council members and other volunteers

Maintains a reasonable inventory of church supplies

Handles routine questions about policies

Preparation of payroll, associated taxes and reports

Prepare bank deposits and records receipts

Prepare vouchers, including coding and payment of outstanding invoices

Reconciles parish, school and cemetery books, if applicable

Prepares financial statements as requested

Attends parish finance council meetings, as requested

Maintains tuition and school accounts, if applicable

Performs other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Computer and organizational skills

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

3 - 5 years previous training or experience as a bookkeeper

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Intermediate and accurate mathematical skills