Parish Bookkeeper - St. Anselm Catholic Church

Archdiocese of New Orleans•Madisonville, LA

About The Position

The Parish Bookkeeper coordinates and handles everything related to finances and personnel, as well as supporting annual parish events, including the Fish Fries, Gala, and Golf Tournament. This position reports to the Pastor. This position is an important pastoral role of true service to God, the Church, and St. Anselm Parish. This position is full time.

Responsibilities

Accountable for parish financial processes, including
Preparing weekly collections and donations for money counters and weekly deposit
Report "online giving" totals monthly to secretary for publication in bulletin
Maintain parishioner financial contributions and prepare annual letters
Timely and accurate payment of all accounts payable
Reconciliation of credit card statement and receipts
Prepare financial statements and reports with assistance from Archdiocesan Accounting Staff
Prepare reports for and attends quarterly Finance Committee Meetings
Assure compliance of financial systems and authorizations with Archdiocesan and Parish policies, and applicable local, State, and Federal law
Accountable for parish human resources, including
Preparing and processing employee payroll
Administering employee benefit and insurance program, including monitoring staff vacation and sick time
Assist with all Parish Events, including but not limited to
Annual Gala
Golf Tournament
Fish Fries
Duties for these events includes, but is not limited to
Obtaining all necessary permits and insurance certificates
Obtaining all start-up cash
Assisting with set-up and takedown
Reimburse expenses and pay vendors for purchased items
Coordinate Advertising with Parish Secretary
Sell Raffle Tickets and other items as needed after Mass
Other duties as assigned by the Pastor