Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Position Summary : Responsible for providing bookkeeping services primarily for the school and acting as back-up for the parish bookkeeper. Performs routine bookkeeping functions under the direct supervision of the business manager.

Principal Accountabilities :

• Helps to maintain the financial bookkeeping system for the parish including accounts payable and receivable ledgers and financial statements.
• Sends and tracks sales at parish store, enters relevant data into inventory system.
• Maintains budget spreadsheets.
• Maintains bank accounts for parish, including processing check requests, assuring proper authorization for expenditures.
• Maintains records of parishioner’s contributions and other money received. Prepares and mails yearly contribution statements.
• Coordinates volunteers for money counting and record keeping including screening, training, supporting and overseeing the work of volunteers for these tasks.
• Assists in budget creation process parish.
• Maintains vendor payment information. Prepares and mails yearly Forms 1099 and Form 1096.
• Provides bookkeeping services for those who direct the various fund-raising efforts for the parish, including Annual Appeal and special collections.
• Completes month-end and year-end close processes. Record adjusting journal entries as necessary.
• Assist with creation of monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate monthly electronic funds transfers.
• Maintains bookkeeping skills and expertise by participating in diocesan-sponsored training, attending workshops and classes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Internal Contacts :

External Contacts :

Diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors

Working Conditions and / or Physical Requirements :

Travel Requirements :

Education and Experience Preferred :

Knowledge and Skills Preferred :

FLSA Designation - Exempt, FT, 40 hours per week