Multi-parish Accounting Assistant - Bookkeeper

About us

Main work site location - St Louis Church, Pittsford, NY and Church of the Assumption, Fairport, NY

The Pittsford – Fairport Parishes are seeking a multi-parish Accounting Assistant Bookkeeper.

REPORTS TO

Director of Finance & Administration – Eastside

ENTITIES

The Pittsford-Fairport Parishes: St Louis Church, St John of Rochester, Church of the Assumption and Church of the Resurrection.

MAIN WORKSITE LOCATION St Louis Church/Church of the Assumption

RATE $17.00 – $21.00/hr.35 hours M-F

JOB PURPOSE

As a Finance Office team member, collaborates with the other finance office personnel in assisting the Multi Parish Finance Director

· In comprehensive planning, implementation, and evaluation of the parish goals and objectives, with specific focus on prudent stewardship of the parish’s human, financial, and capital resources.

· In the various financial activities of the Parish

CORE FUNCTIONS

Duties may include -
· Verify all invoices and receipts in order to pay bills on a weekly basis in a timely manner.

· Maintain accurate vendor files.

· Coordinate signing of checks with Pastors weekly and process mailing of checks.

· Order banking supplies including checks and deposit slips.

· Coordinate & assist counters on Mondays.

· Review counting and ensure that parishes are following Diocesan policy for Cash Counting

· Distribute appropriate Tamper Evident bags weekly to parishes for Sundays, 2nd Collections, fundraising events, etc.

· Maintain tamper evident bag stock and maintain logs.

· Monitor Parish Soft entries throughout the year.

· Coordinate with office staff to print and mail parishioner year end statements on a timely basis.

· Secure necessary Insurance paperwork from vendors and update tracking spreadsheet

· Will provide other assignments and tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Education: Associates/bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred

EXPERIENCE

· Experience in financial disciplines that encompasses accounting and operations management.

· Analytical skills, experience budgeting and forecasting

· Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations, financial standards, principles and practices to develop and maintain financial procedures, policies, records and reports.

· Very strong interpersonal, negotiating, communication and organizational skills required.

· Ability and willingness to travel to other sites in Pittsford/Fairport, NY area.

· Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Google Docs, SharePoint and general ledger software as well as the ability to effectively define or enhance existing programs for better productivity and effectiveness.

· Appreciation of the Church Mission

· Ability to establish consistent business principles and communicate them in an effective manner to obtain buy-in from all stakeholders.

To apply for this job, email your details to Laurie.Martin@dor.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsford, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $21