Position: Part-time Bookkeeper Work Location: Good Shepherd Parish, 462 Advance Blvd, Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 5G8 Commitment: 15 hours per week Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and Diocesan policies. Posting Date: January 28, 2025 Closing Date: February 11, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Pastor, the Bookkeeper for Windsor-Lake St. Clair Catholic Family of Parishes is responsible for managing the parish finances and financial business processes. This role will perform a variety of bookkeeping, finance, and business support tasks. As a member of the family of parishes support team, this role ensures compliance to Diocesan policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Manages the full-cycle bookkeeping process.
Processes day-to-day transactions including A/R, A/P, payroll, benefit billings, payments, banking, etc.
Reconciles bank accounts, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts.
Prepares government remittances and the annual charity return.
Oversees the counting of the offertory collections and all other revenue sources and ensures that the processing, including the banking, is handled in accordance with diocesan guidelines.
Ensures all transactions are compliant with Diocesan policies, procedures and applicable legislation.
Supports month-end and year-end closing procedures.
Maintains the parish offering envelope system, records weekly donations in DDMS (Diocesan Data Management System), and mails donor receipts and statements.
Coordinates boxed envelope sets for distribution and mailing, including assigning envelope numbers.
Prepares and analyzes monthly and yearly financial statements.
Provides support for audits and other accounting related tasks.
Assists with special mailings (i.e. Easter, Thanksgiving and Advent).
Provides face to face, email and telephone support to parishioners, vendors, contractors, and visitors to the parish.
Maintains separate financial records for the parishes of the Windsor Lake St. Clair Catholic Family of Parishes.
Processes all charitable receipts.
Files quarterly HST rebate claims.
Other duties of a similar nature as assigned by the Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field
2+ years of experience working in a multi-tasking finance or accounting role.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Sharepoint, Powerpoint).
Self-motivated with excellent time management skills with the ability to effectively multi-task, properly prioritize and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to ensure and maintain confidentiality.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with visitors and parishioners in a welcoming and professional manner.
A police record check as deemed suitable by the Diocese of London will be required of the successful candidate.
Please note: All new staff are required to complete on-line mandatory training available in English or French. Basic computer and reading proficiency to successfully complete this education is required. Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experiences and skills to
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We thank all who apply to this position for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Diocese of London is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. In keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing suitable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection processes, please make your needs known at that time.