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FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER (Full-Time)
St. Michael’s Parish & School
11441 Hubbard, Livonia, MI 48150
St. Michael’s Parish & School
11441 Hubbard, Livonia, MI 48150
POSITION SUMMARY:
Working under the direct supervision of the Business Manager (or Pastor), the Full-Time
Bookkeeper handles day-to-day financial operations and general ledger maintenance for
the parish and school. Core responsibilities include managing accounts payable, bank
reconciliations, payroll review, and month-end closing procedures.
POSITION DETAILS:
- Category: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Maximum 40 hours per week)
- Compensation: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience)
- Benefits: Full Archdiocese of Detroit benefits package (Medical, Dental, PTO, Paid
- Holidays, and Retirement Plan)
- Employment Effective Date: Immediate / ASAP
- Application Deadline: Rolling review until filled; priority given to early applicants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accounts Payable: Manage the complete AP cycle, including vendor/staff
- communications, invoice processing, expense coding, and data entry.
- Cash Management: Process cash disbursements, assist with cash management
- workflows.
- Payroll: Review, prepare, and post required documentation for bi-weekly payroll.
- Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations and verify general ledger
- accuracy.
- Month-End Close: Execute localized month-end accounting tasks efficiently according
- to set internal deadlines.
- Compliance: Organize voucher backup documentation, and assist with 1099 and
- potential government audit preparation.
- Technical Reporting: Extract, compile, and run financial reports from various school
- and tuition management systems.
- Special Projects: Execute specialized administrative or financial tasks as assigned by
- leadership.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education/Experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent
- professional bookkeeping experience.
- Accounting Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of standard GAAP practices.
- Software Stack:
- Sage Intacct (or strong proficiency in equivalent cloud-based ERP accounting
- systems).
- Microsoft Office (Intermediate to advanced Excel and Word capabilities are a must).
- Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets).
- Professional Attributes:
- Keen attention to detail with an uncompromising commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities, and adherence to tight deadlines.
- Exceptional communication skills with the professional courage to report financial
- errors, discrepancies, or compliance concerns in a timely manner.
- Absolute commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality regarding payroll, internal
- parish business, and donor data.
- Team-oriented demeanor comfortable interacting with clergy, parish staff, vendors,
- and benefactors.
Compliance: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check, credit
check, and complete the Archdiocese of Detroit "Protecting God’s Children" (VIRTUS)
training prior to employment.
check, and complete the Archdiocese of Detroit "Protecting God’s Children" (VIRTUS)
training prior to employment.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter
outlining their accounting software experience to:
Greg Rapelje, Business Manager
Email: grapelje@livoniastmichael.org
Phone: 734-237-5560
Salary : $20 - $22