Parish Bookkeeper

Parish: St. Patrick Catholic Church

Location: 3821 Adams St, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

Reports to: Office Manager

Employment Type: Full time (full benefits)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $25 - $30 per hour, based on experience

Please include a brief cover letter / statement as to why you would like to serve the Catholic Church as a Bookkeeper at St. Patrick Catholic Church

Position Summary:
This position directs the finance functions for the Parish. Assures compliance with local, state and federal laws/regulations along with Diocesan norms and policies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Assures the management of all financial resource systems of the Parish, including accounting and bookkeeping systems.
• Incumbent will utilize “Cloud-based” versions of QuickBooks and Parish Data Systems (PDS) software for daily accounting and recordkeeping.
• Incumbent will be skilled in the use of Microsoft Office 365 programs – Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Will work with the Parish’s Office Manager for the budgeting and expenses involved in the management of the Parish’s assets (FF & E). This will include employee salary records, new office and building equipment and repairs (including IT equipment), maintenance equipment and supplies and Parish insurance matters.
• Assures preparation and administration of capital and annual operating budgets for the parish and Diocese. Assures accurate and confidential record keeping systems.
• Serves as staff resource person for various consultative groups including Finance Council and Building Committee. Provides training to those serving on councils and commissions.
• Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required for this position. Participates in weekly staff meetings, monthly and quarterly Diocesan Administrator meetings, training workshops, conferences, and maintains membership in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Commitment to the Mission of the Parish.
• College bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, communication or equivalent.
• At least 5 years successful work experience managing business enterprise(s).
• Demonstrated work experience managing financial systems.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and honor diversity within the parish community.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid California Drivers’ license.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. This position may require evening and weekend work.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of 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.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.