Diocesan Bookkeeper
Company: Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester
Location: Manchester
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: POSITION: Diocesan Bookkeeper FLSA : Non-Exempt
SECRETARIAT: Temporalities/Director of Parish & School Financial
Services JOB TYPE: Part-time/Full-Time INTRODUCTION: The Bishop of
Manchester is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the
particular diocese entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way,
he makes Christ’s mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the
Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Bishop
employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay
people). He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts
various responsibilities to them. Each position employed in the
Diocesan Administration Building helps to extend the ministry of
the Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the position
description. All employees of the diocesan administration assist
the Bishop of Manchester in serving the parishes, schools and
institutions of the Catholic Church in New Hampshire. This position
reports to the Bishop of Manchester and the Director of Parish &
School Financial Services. POSITION OVERVIEW: RESPONSIBILITES: This
position’s main responsibility is to provide bookkeeping services
for multiple parishes and schools within the Diocese of Manchester.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Work with multiple parishes
and schools to provide bookkeeping services Assist pastor or
principal in complying with all Diocesan finance policies 1. Teach
and train Parish and School staff concerning Parish and School
accounting responsibilities and functions 2. Record weekly
collections and other cash receipts and school tuition and
ancillary income 3. Process payments to vendors, maintain vendor
files 4. Process and review expense reimbursements to Parish and
School employees 5. Prepare payroll, work with Paylocity to assure
compliance with State and Federal laws regarding payment of wages,
update payroll system accordingly, maintenance of employee records
6. Prepare reconciliations as necessary 7. Prepare financial
reports, statement of activities, statement of financial position
and the statement of dedicated accounts 8. Prepare reports for
403(b) plans (if applicable); Prepare 1099-NEC and W-2G and submit
to taxing authority and maintain related accounting records 9.
Maintain required property and other insurance records for
accounting purposes 10. Maintain financial records in accordance
with the Diocese of Manchester Record Retention Policies 11. Assist
in preparing budgets for review, approval, monthly maintenance 12.
Assist Pastors and Principals with reporting to the finance
councils and parish pastoral councils 13. Ensure existence of
verifiable audit trail for all financial transactions 14. Document
processes, write detailed procedures and prepare written
communications 15. Manage tuition payment system for schools
working with staff and families to record, reconcile and process
student billing and external grants as needed 16. Perform other
duties as assigned ENVIRONMENT: 1. General office - clean,
well-lit, environmentally comfortable 2. Minimal exposure to
chemicals related to copier equipment and general office solvents
3. Lifting and carrying objects up to ten pounds frequently
required; lifting and carrying objects weighing between eleven and
fifty pounds occasionally required 4. Occasionally required to
reach at shoulder level; reaching below shoulder level frequently
required 5. Frequent hand manipulation is required in operating
equipment; occasional hand manipulation is required in grasping
and/or handling materials and objects and/or handling controls 6.
Other physical activity (twisting, bending, squatting, crawling,
kneeling, climbing) occasionally required 7. Position requires
working at desk approximately two-thirds of the work day; balance
of time divided between standing and walking 8. Position is
required to be on-site. Occasion remote work may be required.
Requirements: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Education: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent
experience preferred Experience: 3 to 5 years’ recent, proven
experience with processing AP, Payroll and overall office
experience as a bookkeeper or accountant or equivalent experience
Experience in the use of QuickBooks, ParishSoft (ConnectNow) and
other financial and payroll software This position requires the
ability to: 1. Must have a strong understanding of financial
reporting accounting systems 2. Must have a working knowledge of
and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic
Church 3. Excellent communications skills, verbal and written;
excellent human relations and interpersonal skills 4. Must be a
self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously
and work with a sense of urgency 5. Ability to maintain
confidentiality 6. Ability to work collaboratively in a team
environment and individually; ability to travel statewide as
required; weekend and overtime work may be required 7. Proficiency
in computer technology to include financial accounting, payroll,
word processing, spreadsheets and calculator 8. Ability to
successfully pass a background, criminal history, and reference
checks 9. Due to the nature of this position, it is desired that
the incumbent be a practicing Roman Catholic who is registered and
active in a parochial or religious community.
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