Archdiocese of Chicago
Overview
Bookkeeper - Oak Park - Vic. IV role at Archdiocese of Chicago The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region\'s largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country\'s largest seminaries. The Parish Bookkeeper supports and promotes the Pastor’s initiatives and decisions regarding the mission and operation of the Parish. Assist Pastor and/or Operations Director/Business Manager with stewardship of the financial resources of the Parish in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines.
Responsibilities
Handles all bookkeeping functions including but not limited to: reconciles bank accounts
Processes/posts accounts payable transactions and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in a timely manner
Processes cash receipts, records/posts deposits
Posts wire transfers, ACH and credit card transactions
Gathers Procurement Card Expense reports and receipts submitted by each cardholder monthly
Posts payroll journal entries
Prepares monthly financial reports (as requested)
Oversees budget to actual and timely alerts on expense budget overruns
Assists with monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries
Ensures proper internal controls are in place and followed
Utilizes Archdiocesan best practices
Assists with preparing materials for Finance Council meetings
Submits payroll registers to Pastor and/or Operations Director/Business Manager for review and approval prior to payroll submission
Assists with payment of salaries, benefits and other payroll functions, including benefit deductions and garnishments
Ensures that all Parish federal, state and local taxes are paid in accordance with regulations
Tracks vacation, sick and personal days for benefit eligible employees as required by Archdiocesan policies and procedures
Assists with fund raising events, pledge drives, and Parish offertory collections
Maintains files in an organized and timely fashion; purges files as indicated by Archives and Records guidelines
Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Religious Institutions
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.
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Bookkeeper - Oak Park - Vic. IV role at Archdiocese of Chicago The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region\'s largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country\'s largest seminaries. The Parish Bookkeeper supports and promotes the Pastor’s initiatives and decisions regarding the mission and operation of the Parish. Assist Pastor and/or Operations Director/Business Manager with stewardship of the financial resources of the Parish in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines.
Responsibilities
Handles all bookkeeping functions including but not limited to: reconciles bank accounts
Processes/posts accounts payable transactions and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in a timely manner
Processes cash receipts, records/posts deposits
Posts wire transfers, ACH and credit card transactions
Gathers Procurement Card Expense reports and receipts submitted by each cardholder monthly
Posts payroll journal entries
Prepares monthly financial reports (as requested)
Oversees budget to actual and timely alerts on expense budget overruns
Assists with monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries
Ensures proper internal controls are in place and followed
Utilizes Archdiocesan best practices
Assists with preparing materials for Finance Council meetings
Submits payroll registers to Pastor and/or Operations Director/Business Manager for review and approval prior to payroll submission
Assists with payment of salaries, benefits and other payroll functions, including benefit deductions and garnishments
Ensures that all Parish federal, state and local taxes are paid in accordance with regulations
Tracks vacation, sick and personal days for benefit eligible employees as required by Archdiocesan policies and procedures
Assists with fund raising events, pledge drives, and Parish offertory collections
Maintains files in an organized and timely fashion; purges files as indicated by Archives and Records guidelines
Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Religious Institutions
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.
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