Secretary/Bookkeeper Job at St. Michaels Church in Russellville

Description

St. Michael's Parish in Russellville, MO is seeking a full-time Secretary/Bookkeeper. The secretary/bookkeeper for St. Michael's parish, serving 155 registered households, has the following secretarial duties at this parish:

Provides secretarial support for parish operations, including liturgical coordination, recordkeeping and event management.

Prepares weekly bulletin

Answers parish phone, emails, and updates social media platforms

Schedules ministers, verifies training, and prepares Mass intentions

Coordinates funerals and sacramental events (baptisms, communion, confirmation)

Processes gifts in Pushpay and prepares deposits

Orders general supplies

Manages cemetery inquiries and records and coordinates Undercroft rentals and parish picnic logistics

Updates sacramental records and prepares certificates and submits diocesan reports

Bookkeeping Responsibilities

For both St. Michael's in Russellville and St. Martin's:

• Prepares bank deposits and records receipts
• Prepares vouchers, including coding and payment of invoices
• Reconciles parish, school (St. Martin's), and cemetery books
• Maintains tuition and school accounts (St. Martin's)
• Balances checkbooks
• Produces accurate financial reports as requested

Requirements

Successful candidates for this position will have at least 3 years' bookkeeping experience and an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous work experience with QuickBooks is preferred.

Work Hours and Location

This is a 40 hour per week position.

M - W - F at St. Michael's in Russellville

T - TH at St. Martin's

Employer Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Lifetime Benefit Term Life 44
• Voluntary Term Life
• Retirement Plan

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an application and/or send your resume to Cheryl Hertfelder, hrdir@diojeffcity.org.