JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
BOOKKEEPING – FULL TIME
ST. IGNATIUS MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL
Closing Date: September 29, 2015
St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church and School, located in south Austin, has an opening for a bookkeeper
who has the ability to work creatively in a fast paced environment. The church serves approximately
3,200 registered families. The school has an enrollment of 240 students, ranging from Pre-K through 8th
grade. The bookkeeper will work closely with the parish business administrator and the school principal
to help further the growth of this vibrant and faith-filled community.
JOB SUMMARY
The bookkeeper fulfills the mission of St. Ignatius Martyr Church and School by performing accounting
functions necessary, using QuickBooks Pro to maintain a set of audit-ready financials that accurately
reflect the operations and financial position of the parish and school. The bookkeeper has decision-making
responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with the parish and school policies.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Roman Catholic in good standing
Bachelor’s Degree
3 to 5 years bookkeeping experience in a Catholic setting, preferred
Bookkeeper must be in compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
Policy
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
Budgeting and financial experience
Proficient in QuickBooks Pro accounting software
Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications – Word, Excel and Outlook
Skill in managing operations, and projects
Technology proficient
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle flexible hours
Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times
Able to multi-task in high stress situations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Enter and pay bills, expenses reports and credit card charges that have been pre-approved by the
supervisor
Monitor bank accounts and account for all deposits and enter into QuickBooks Pro daily
Generate detailed financial reports monthly for the School Board and Finance Council
Reconcile the collected records to the accounting records (FACTS, Renweb, eGiving data to
QuickBooks)
Generate monthly financial statements (balance sheet and income statement), review in detail for
reasonableness and correct any errors noted
Generate delinquent report for accounts receivable and payable and report to Business
Administrator and Principal on a weekly basis
Provide analytical support to the parish finance council and the school advisory board in the
preparation of financial statements (including monthly and annual report using Excel)
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Perform analytical reviews periodically to improve internal controls or to determine ways to reduce
costs or increase income
Monitor and communicate with parents and school leadership regarding any issues with FACTS
accounts
Other duties upon request
For further information about St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, please visit www.st-ignatius.org
For a complete job description, please go to: www.st-ignatius.org/bookkeeper
To apply: To apply for this position, please submit a letter of application, resume, and reference list (include
name, relationship, email address and telephone number). Submit the entire application package to
searchcommitteeBK@st-ignatius.org. No phone calls please.