Bookkeeper Part Time Summary St. George Catholic Church in Odessa, MO and St. Jude Catholic Church in Oak Grove, MO is seeking a part time bookkeeper who will be responsible for the financial records for the two parishes. This position is part time 15-20 hours a week and will split time between St. George and St. Jude parishes. Essential Functions
- Create and track the budget throughout the year.
- Prepare budget reports for the finance council and the parish.
- Prepare the annual Diocesan Spirituality report.
- Process all bills for the parish.
- Process all parish donations.
- Prepares and distributes all end of the year giving reports.
- Track and schedule all parish maintenance.
- Research new parish services as needed (ex: phone, internet, etc.).
- Oversee parish hall rentals and coordinates the use of other physical spaces needed for the mission of our parish.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Make timely, well-reasoned decisions; intelligently analyze issues and balance fact-based analysis with intuition, information, and experience.
- Demonstrate trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
- Use strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Promote a sense of collaboration and teamwork with the Parish community.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years' experience with accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and financial transactions.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in bookkeeping.
- Intermediate skill level using Quick Books.
- Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office products.
- Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.
Requirements Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.