Bookkeeper

Team-oriented demeanor comfortable interacting with clergy, parish staff, vendors, and benefactors. Month-End Close: Execute localized month-end accounting tasks efficiently according.

FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER (Full-Time)
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.

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