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Church & School Bookkeeper | Bookkeeper in Accounting & Finance Job at Diocese of Austin C1

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Church & School Bookkeeper

Location:
Austin, TX
Description:

St. Austin Catholic School has been a part of the downtown Austin community for more than 100 years! Our new state-of-the-art campus (scheduled to open in Fall 2023) is over five stories tall and more than 100,000 sq ft. It rests on the corner of 21st and Guadalupe Streets, adjacent to our historic St. Austin Catholic Church and the University of Texas. St. Austin's academic approach starts with faith as the foundation and driver of our student's spiritual growth through lived gospel values. We seek dedicated teachers to provide a holistic education that is tailored to the individual needs of each student's ability and preferred method of learning in preparing them to become Christ-centered, academically strong, moral community leaders. We invite you to come and join our community and be energized by the dynamic and responsive learning environment we are committed to providing! Ministerial Character Catholic churches and schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the churches and schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the church and school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities. Positions employed in this Church and School help extend the ministry of the Church and School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Church and School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church. Job Summary The Bookkeeper fulfills the mission of the church and school by providing day to day fiscal and operational services for both entities including general bookkeeping, parish stewardship support and school tuition management and financial aid. This position reports to and is evaluated by the Business Manager. Work week is split 50/50 church and school. Essential Duties Performs the various accounting functions assigned by the Business Manager to meet the financial reporting requirements of the Diocese of Austin, Parish & School Finance Councils, and management Maintains confidentiality regarding church and school matters Maintain generally acceptable accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data processed in a timely and orderly manner necessary for both church and school operations Processes and executes accounts payable and receivable for both entities Prepares and submits quarterly sales tax report for both entities, if applicable Reconciles all accounts and performs end-of-year close-outs for both entities Transfers collections/funds to intended recipients monthly, per chart of accounts Supports the billing and collection of school tuition and the tuition assistance Maintains appropriate filing system (paper and digital) including archiving requirements for payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, monthly finance for both entities Attends and assists with parish and school events when cash is involved and insures appropriate cash handling procedures Assist with preparations of annual budgets for both entities per direction of Business Manager Communicates effectively within the parish and school communities Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the parish, school, students and staff Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support planning Create and distribute monthly budget reports to Parish ministry directors Oversees office equipment placed throughout the campus Manages incidental billing for school lunch program, school supplies, and other family charges Supports the school lunch program by handling cash deposits, if applicable Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor, Principal and/or Business Manager Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form Able to work well with others in the school community Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format Skill in job appropriate technology (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, other database software) Skill in critical thinking and planning Minimum Qualifications Education: Associates degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping 15 hours of college accounting practice to understand generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is preferred Experience: 2-3 years of Bookkeeping experience preferred Intermediate experience with Quickbooks software Certifications and Training: Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment. Mental / Physical Tasks: (Place "E" next to Essential Tasks) E Talking E Using office equipment, stapler, telephone, etc. E Listening Using personal computer E Standing E Sitting E Walking E Bending E Grasping/holding E Pushing/pulling E Lifting/carrying E Reading & comprehending E Moving heavy equipment E Seeing E Driving Other: Working Conditions Required to work some nights and weekends Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress Required to teach a minimum of a full school day Required to work in standard office and school conditions
Company:
Diocese Of Austin Catholic Schools
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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