A Bookkeeper keeps records of accounts and manages day to day financial recordkeeping. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. May be supervised by an accountant. Provides information for financial statements and tax reports completed by an accountant.
Full Charge Bookkeeper Archdiocese of Detroit - 3.4 Farmington, MI Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Accounting systems Google Workspace Confidential information handling Google Sheets Google Docs Google Drive Educational administrative software Student information system GAAP Sage Intacct Time & attendance systems Financial compliance Full Job Description
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER
(Full-Time) Our Lady of Sorrows Parish 23815 Power Road Farmington, MI 48336
POSITION SUMMARY:
Working under the direct supervision of the Business Manager (or Pastor), the Full-Time Bookkeeper handles day-to-day financial operations and general ledger maintenance for the parish and school. Core responsibilities include managing accounts payable, post daily bank deposits, bank reconciliations, processing payroll, and month-end closing procedures.
POSITION DETAILS
Category:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt from overtime pay Work week is Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm (37.5 hours per week)
Compensation:
$20.00 to $25.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Benefits:
Full Archdiocese of Detroit benefits package (Medical, Dental, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Plan)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Payable:
Manage the complete AP cycle, including data entry of invoices, vendor/staff communications, expense coding, and check printing.
Cash Management:
Post daily deposits and tuition payments and assist with cash management workflows. Post weekly offertory collection data and generate thank you letters.
Payroll:
Prepare payroll for hourly and salary employees. Maintain time and attendance records for all staff. Process new hires, terminations, and deduction adjustments. Generate 1099 forms.
Reconciliations:
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and verify general ledger accuracy. Perform tuition revenue reconciliation with FACTS Tuition Management system.
Month-End Close:
Post all month end closing entries.
Technical Reporting:
Extract, compile, and run financial reports for school and tuition management systems.
Special Projects:
Execute specialized administrative or financial tasks as assigned by leadership.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent professional bookkeeping experience.
Accounting Knowledge:
Strong working knowledge of standard GAAP practices. Have high level of skills for the following software applications: Sage Intacct (or strong proficiency in equivalent cloud-based ERP accounting systems). Paycor Payroll Software FACTS Tuition Management SchoolSpeak Student Information System ParishSOFT / ParishSTAQ Church Management Software Microsoft Office 365 (Intermediate to advanced Excel and Word capabilities are a must). Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets).
Professional Attributes:
Keen attention to detail with an uncompromising commitment to accuracy. Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities, and adherence to tight deadlines. Exceptional communication skills with the professional courage to report financial errors, discrepancies, or compliance concerns in a timely manner. Absolute commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality in all matters. Team-oriented demeanor comfortable interacting with clergy, parish staff, vendors, and benefactors.
Compliance:
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and complete the Archdiocese of Detroit "Protecting God's Children" (VIRTUS) training prior to employment.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter outlining their accounting software experience, and three references to:
