Bookkeeper - Libertyville - Vic. I

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 Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

The Part-Time Bookkeeper supports the mission of the parish by ensuring accurate and timely financial record-keeping. This role is responsible for managing parish financial transactions, maintaining compliance with Archdiocesan / Diocesan policies, and assisting the pastor, finance council and outside accountants with financial reporting.

General Responsibilities :

• Record deposits and other parish income.
• Process accounts payable and prepare checks for vendor payments.
• Prepare monthly invoices for rental property tenants and analyze the annual common area maintenance expense allocations.
• Update credit card and banking information online for various electronic giving systems.
• Generate reports for various events on an electronic giving platform.
• Research and verify various matching donations for special collections and capital campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with parish, diocesan, and basic accounting standards.
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets.
• Maintain confidentiality of all parishioners and parish financial information.

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.

This position has an hourly salary range of $25.00 - $35.00. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to : relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

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