Accountant

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and mission-driven Bookkeeper to support the financial operations of our parish and school. Working closely with the Pastor, Parish Finance Committee, and Office Manager, this role is responsible for managing daily accounting activities with a focus on accounts payable, vendor management, credit card and cash disbursements, and monthly reconciliations. The ideal candidate will bring a spirit of continuous improvement, a strong understanding of internal controls, and a collaborative mindset.

Job Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and vendor payments accurately and efficiently using QuickBooks
• Maintain accurate general ledger and subsidiary ledgers
• Record accurate financial transactions: accounts payable, receivable, and cash receipts
• Prepare and record journal entries and amortization/accrual schedules
• Reconcile monthly bank statements
• Review deposit documentation and ensure proper coding
• Maintain accurate vendor files
• Prepare monthly financial reports for Pastor, Finance Council, and Archdiocese
• Maintain all accounting records and files in accordance with Archdiocesan retention policies

Job Requirements

• A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, or someone who demonstrates a deep understanding of and respect for Catholic teachings and values.
• Bachelor’s degree in Bookkeeping or Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of internal controls, especially related to cash handling and financial safeguarding.
• Highly organized with strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Creative and efficiency-oriented; eager to explore innovative solutions to improve processes.
• Team player with a collaborative approach and a commitment to supporting a mission-driven organization.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.