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Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist

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St. Mary of the Assumption Church

Lancaster, NY (In Person)

$59,280 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/3/2026

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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing payroll timely and accurately, maintaining compliant employee and HR benefit records, maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and collections, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role is essential in supporting the financial health of our organization and requires a strong understanding of accounting principles. The hours are Monday - Thursday between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Mondays and Tuesday hours are required, remaining schedule is negotiable. Responsibilities Enter invoices into Parish Data System (PDS), and generate checks to be signed by pastor or parish trustee(s) Code invoice general ledger account numbers Enter other disbursements into the PDS General Ledger and properly clear Maintain both paper and electronic vendor files Provide guidance to money counters in the preparation of bank deposits received in the weekly collection Code general ledger account numbers to receipts Enter receipt entries into PDS General Ledger Maintain General Ledger Chart of Accounts in good order Prepare and post monthly intercompany (family) invoices into the PDS General Ledger Post payroll and miscellaneous adjusting journal entries to the PDS General Ledger Post bank money transfers to the PDS General Ledger Reconcile bank statements on a monthly basis prior to release of financial statements Prepare financial statements on a monthly basis and review for anomalies Provide reconciled and reviewed financial statements to the Pastor, Business Manager, and Finance Committee on a monthly basis Prepare fiscal year-end financial statement and provide reports to the Pastor, Business Manager, Finance Committee and Diocese of Buffalo Prepare parish budget Prepare calendar year end W-9 mailings and file
IRS 1099
NEC and 1099 MISC Skills Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and completely timely Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs Ability to apply best business practices to business office operations Highly organized Willingness to explore learning to enhance effectiveness in maintaining financial information Knowledge of the Catholic Faith Must be a person of honesty and integrity Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Prior Bookkeeping experience Knowledge of PDS (Parish Data Systems) is a plus ADP Payroll processing is a plus
Pay:
$25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person