Bookkeeper - Oak Park - Vic. IV bei Archdiocese of Chicago

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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 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 federal, state and local 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 Record’s guidelines.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

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 $20.00 - $30.00. 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.