Find & Apply For Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk Jobs in Combined Locks, Wisconsin

Position Overview At Christ the King , we view the faithful stewardship of our financial resources as critical to serving our mission and ministry. We are seeking an experienced, tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and professional Church Bookkeeper to manage our daily financial operations, digital giving ecosystems, and monthly/annual reporting processes. This is a critical staff position that ensures accuracy, compliance, and absolute transparency for our church community. Key Responsibilities

Financial Management:

Maintain the general ledger utilizing ParishSOFT Accounting software.

Digital Transaction Oversight:

Monitor, manage, and process incoming digital transactions across multiple platforms including Tithe.ly, PayPal, Venmo, and standard ACH transfers.

Data Reconciliation:

Synchronize, update, and reconcile accurate donor records between SimpleChurch and ParishSOFT Accounting .

Financial Reporting:

Prepare comprehensive monthly balance sheets, income statements, and specialized fund trading reports for leadership review.

Payroll & Tax Compliance:

Manage staff payroll distributions and maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and local tax requirements.

Audit Preparation:

Organize, catalog, and maintain clear records to facilitate smooth annual internal audits. Core Duties & Tasks

• Process and pay accounts payable bills efficiently and record weekly deposits.
• Direct unique or non-routine financial questions directly to the Executive Committee .
• Reconcile all corporate credit cards, bank accounts, and digital statement registers monthly.
• Prepare and file all mandatory church tax returns and forms (including W-2s , Form 941 , and Wisconsin WT-7 ).
• Prepare all documentation required for the annual workers' compensation insurance audit.
• Generate and distribute regular financial giving statements directly to church members.
• Accurately create and file annual Forms A and C with the ELCA synod. Qualifications & Skills

Experience:

Proven prior professional bookkeeping experience, with direct experience in non-profit or house-of-worship fund accounting strongly preferred.

Technical Expertise:

Demonstrated proficiency running ParishSOFT Accounting , SimpleChurch , and handling digital platforms like Tithe.ly , PayPal , and Venmo .

Soft Skills:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with razor-sharp attention to detail.

Character:

A deep, uncompromised commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and financial trustworthiness. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume detailing their non-profit fund accounting experience directly to the Executive Committee member, Chris Scheuer, Treasurer at treasurer@christ-the-king.org or drop it off at the church office.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 20.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Combined Locks, WI 54113