Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper at Holy Family Catholic Church Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Statements, Budget Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Year-End Reporting, Payroll Preparation, Tax Document Preparation, HR Systems Administration, Personnel Records Maintenance, QuickBooks, Donor Acknowledgements, Internal Audit, Long-Range Planning, Record Maintenance, Database Management

Industry

Description

Description Holy Family Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking to fill the position of Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper. This position plays a vital role in helping manage the financial operations of the parish and school. The Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper will assist with parish financial statements, budget reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, year-end reporting, human resources and any audit requirements. Finance and Stewardship Prepare and monitor parish budget. Perform all accounting of parish receipts and expenditures. Prepare financial reports and statements. Coordinate major purchases of the parish. Prepare and mail periodic contribution statements (annually at a minimum) to all parishioners and/or donors according to IRS regulations. Work with Pastor and Finance Council to oversee all parish financial activity. Oversee and maintain parishioner tithing records and donor acknowledgements. Serve as a resource and support for Director of Stewardship & Development. Recruit, train and coordinate money counters for offertory collections. Prepare and submit Year-End Report and Internal Audit Checklist to Diocesan Finance Office by report deadlines. Prepare and submit the annual certification letter to the Diocesan Finance Office. Prepare documents for triennial financial review and respond to final report. Human Resources Prepare payroll and review quarterly and year-end tax documents. Administer the modules of the payroll and HR systems to ensure accurate payroll and time reporting. Maintain personnel records and keep required forms up-to-date. Prepare and maintain list of parish holidays. Maintain job descriptions. Assist Pastor in employee hiring and evaluation processes as requested. Ensure that employees are informed and complete the necessary action steps for benefit open enrollment periods. Serve as key contact for Diocese in the implementation and maintenance of the HRIS system. Post all required Labor Law Posters in designated areas. Administration Oversee maintenance of all parish records and databases. Provide parish information and documentation to Diocese upon request. Work with Pastor on long-range planning and other parish concerns as proposed by the Parish Council. Work with staff, pastor, church committees and groups on other programs, activities and events as requested. Collaborate with the Amin Assistant to prepare and submit the annual spirituality report data into the diocesan reporting system and submit parish information to the Official Catholic Directory. Staff Responsibilities Support the mission of the parish as stated in the Parish Mission Statement. Support the mission of the staff as stated in the Staff Mission Statement. Attend staff meetings and annual staff retreat, participating in planning, prayer and facilitation as assigned. Attend parish functions/events, including worship. Maintain parishioners’ confidentiality. Attend continuing education. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping or related field Intermediate to advanced skill level in QuickBooks or similar accounting software Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred, but not required. Holy Family Catholic Church offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous vacation and sick leaves, plus paid holidays. Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.

Responsibilities

This role manages the financial operations of the parish and school, including preparing financial statements, monitoring budgets, handling accounts payable/receivable, and overseeing donor records. Additionally, the position is responsible for preparing payroll, maintaining personnel records, and assisting with HR system administration.