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Bookkeeper-Accountant - St. Robert in Shorewood & Holy Family in Whitefish Bay

This flexible role supports two parishes with responsibilities in financial operations, compliance, and reporting. This role requires time spent at each campus each week and it may include remote work flexibility. A practicing Catholic in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is preferred.  Estimated wage range is $21 to $25 per hour and is benefit eligible.

 

Duties and Rsponsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Accounting

  • Perform and advise on financial transactions in compliance with Archdiocesan and regulatory guidelines.
  • Lead monthly and annual closing procedures, with the goal to close and report by the 15th of the  month.
  • Complete journal entries.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
  • Maintain accuracy of financial records and chart of accounts.
  • Ensure internal controls are being followed.Suggest and draft new controls as applicable.

 

Payroll 

  • Prepare 1099s and collect W9s
  • Serve as backup payroll processor with the payroll service

 

Reporting & Budgeting 

  • Prepare monthly financial reports and statements
  • Support audits/auditors and DPI/Archdiocesan reporting
  • Assist with budgeting and procedure documentation
  • Provide data to the Director of Development

 

Other

  • Attend Archdiocesan trainings
  • Perform additional duties as needed
  •  Depends on finance council, but if reports should be issued to FC at least three business days prior to the meeting, and best practice is one week prior to the meeting, the financials should be completed the first two weeks.

     

Qualifications

Required Knowledge:

a. An accounting degree and/or comensurate experience.

b. Demonstrateable knowledge of QuickBooks online is needed.

c.Parish and/or school experience is highly desireable. 

d. Experience with the accounting related to Special Needs programming or School Choice is highly desireable.

 

Required Skills:

a. Accuracy

b. Consistency.

c. Time management/ability to work with deadlines.

d. Strong verbal communication.

b. Collaboration.

 

Abilities:

a. QuickBooks online.

b. Work with auditors.

c. Attention to detail.

d. Maintain confidentiality.

Compensation

Type
Hourly
Notes
Compensation will be commensurate with experience, but budgeting $21 to $25 an hour. Estimate about 32 hours a week. Eligible for benefits.

Additional Information

Start Date
2025-03-24
Location
St. Robert of Newminster - Shorewood (D22)
Department
County
Milwaukee
Job Category
Parishes - Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time
Notes

To Apply

Instructions
Please email a cover letter summarizing why you are interested in our position, why your background fits our needs, and your compensation expectations to: finance@strobert.org
Contact Name
Director of Administrative Services
Address
St. Robert of Newminster Congregation
4019 N Farwell Avenue
Shorwood, WI 53211
Phone
414-332-1164 x 3030
Fax

Download an application:

General Application
Application for Parish/School Positions

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Human Resources/Personnel Services Office page or call 414-769-3422.

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