Bookkeeper
St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Brenham, Texas
| Date Posted | February 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bookkeeper, Payroll |
| Job Status | Not Specified |
| Salary | Not Specified |
Description:
DescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Parish bookkeeper is a part time position accountable to the Business Manager with the primary function to maintain Church accounting records. The bookkeeper’s major objective is to provide reasonable assurance that the financial records reflect all financial transactions that have occurred. The bookkeeper records and prints transaction, while the authority and approval oftransactions rest with the Pastor and Business Administrator.(16-20hrs weekly)
RESPONSIBILITY:
Record all deposits into accounting system
Record all expenditures into accounting system
Prepare checks for approved invoices
Prepare payroll checks
Record Parishioners contributions
Reconcile bank statements
Enter Diocesan payments into accounting system
Prepare money boxes for authorized fundraisers
DUTIES:
Pick up deposit slip from bank, match to money counters paper work, and enter into accounting system
Return locking money bags to church for Sunday collection
Enters electronic contributions into accounting system
Prepare checks for statements with approved purchase orders and approved invoices
Receive and file proof of insurance for contractors
Enter Diocesan invoices into accounting system
Deposit and record other payments to church such as rent payments
Prepare payroll; maintain payroll taxes, W-2, 1099, and W-9 form
? Inventories and orders tax forms as required
Orders envelopes, bank checks, and deposit slips as required and upon approval of Business administrator
Prepare and file quarterly payroll reports, and make 941 deposits
Reconcile bank statements to the general ledger (parish and cemetery)
Prepare checks with proper documentation to Pastor for signature
Prepare and submit quarterly Cathedraticum reports for the Austin Diocese
Prepare money boxes and record money transactions for approved church festival and fundraisers
Enters parishioner contribution into dataset and prints statement upon parishioner request
Collects and files insurance certificates from service contractors
Collects and mails envelopes for “Catholic Services Appeal”
Sets up email accounts and other computer functions for parish staff
Assist Business administrator with budget preparation
Communicates with Diocesan office concerning financial procedural matters
Perform assigned task requested by business administrator
Helps with phones and door traffic when needed
Prepares financial statements as requested
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