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.
Bookkeeper Archdiocese of Detroit - 3.4 Livonia, MI Job Details Full-time $20 - $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Accounting systems Google Workspace Google Sheets Google Docs Google Drive GAAP Sage Intacct Full Job Description
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER
(Full-Time) St. Michael's Parish & School 11441 Hubbard, Livonia, MI 48150
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, bank reconciliations, payroll review, and month-end closing procedures.
POSITION DETAILS
Category:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Maximum 40 hours per week)
Compensation:
$20.00 to $22.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience)
Benefits:
Full Archdiocese of Detroit benefits package (Medical, Dental, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Plan)
Employment Effective Date:
Immediate /
ASAP Application Deadline:
Rolling review until filled; priority given to early applicants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Payable:
Manage the complete AP cycle, including vendor/staff communications, invoice processing, expense coding, and data entry.
Cash Management:
Process cash disbursements, assist with cash management workflows.
Payroll:
Review, prepare, and post required documentation for bi-weekly payroll.
Reconciliations:
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and verify general ledger accuracy.
Month-End Close:
Execute localized month-end accounting tasks efficiently according to set internal deadlines.
Compliance:
Organize voucher backup documentation, and assist with 1099 and potential government audit preparation.
Technical Reporting:
Extract, compile, and run financial reports from various 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.
Software Stack:
Sage Intacct (or strong proficiency in equivalent cloud-based ERP accounting systems). Microsoft Office (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 regarding payroll, internal parish business, and donor data. Team-oriented demeanor comfortable interacting with clergy, parish staff, vendors, and benefactors.
Compliance:
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, 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 and a brief cover letter outlining their accounting software experience to:
