Diocesan Bookkeeper

Diocesan Bookkeeper
Catholic Diocesan Centre
Halifax, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

A calling is a pull toward something you feel uniquely qualified to do and enjoy passionately. The Archdiocese of Halifax – Yarmouth is seeking an experienced, reliable and detailed oriented Bookkeeper to support the Business Office and multiple parishes within the Archdiocese.

Reporting to the Financial Administrator and operating with a high degree of confidentiality and accuracy, the Bookkeeper is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the overall financial administration and bookkeeping functions of various parishes.

The successful candidate should have:

• Must be comfortable working in a catholic prayerful environment
• Has an accounting/business degree or diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience
• Knowledge of parish operations and the Catholic church is an asset
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting/bookkeeping role or related experience
• Strong knowledge of software such as QuickBooks
• Skills and/or prior experience in financial/budget management
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated above average written and oral communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Able to demonstrate experience working with different communication media (e.g. print media, email, MS Office, Excel, PDF) written and telephone.
• Must meet Responsible Ministry Protocol criteria: Clear Criminal Record check

Who You are. You are a self-driven professional as well as comfortable and enjoy working with numbers. You have strong understanding of bookkeeping functions and have a reputation for adding value to all that you do. You are a team player who understands that we are stronger when we work together to serve God. If this sounds like it was written for you, we need to hear from you.

This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. A full job description is available upon request

To apply:

Please email a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and experience and why this position appeals to you to Andrea Antonio: aantonio@halifaxyarmouth.org with Diocesan Bookkeeper in the subject line. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: June 14, 2024

Condition of employment:

The offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, vulnerable sector check and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.