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
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