Nancy Takach has done an excellent job of taking care of the parish finances, and the finance council is grateful for her faithful service. Nancy would like to move away from this job in mid June. So, the finance council has put together a job description for a business manager position to succeed her. It will be a part time position, and you can find a job description below. If you are interested, please submit an application for the position, along with a resume. You can email it or drop a paper copy off at the office. The deadline for submitting an application is May 18.A few announcements:
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Fr. Bill Schooler
Parish Business Manager
St. Augustine Parish
St. Augustine Parish is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Business Manager to support our mission and ministry through careful stewardship of parish financial and administrative operations. This individual will work closely with the pastor and diocesan offices to ensure accurate accounting, prompt financial reporting, and smooth parish administration in a confidential and faith-filled environment.
Responsibilities
Financial Contributions and Banking
Open and process parishioner contribution envelopes on a weekly basis.
Complete contribution worksheets and prepare bank deposit tickets.
Ensure all parish deposits are delivered promptly to the bank.
Record parishioner contributions in the ParishSoft diocesan software.
Accounting and Financial Management
Enter deposit worksheet entries into the ParishSoft accounting system.
Process, record, and file bills and paid invoices.
Enter monthly diocesan journal entries prior to month-end closing.
Reconcile the parish bank account upon receipt of monthly statements.
Close financial records by the 20th of each succeeding month using ParishSoft.
Reimbursement of expenses
Prepare budget for the following year
Assisting with annual reports or diocesan compliance filings.
Payroll and Reporting
Report hourly payroll twice a month through the Diocese’s UKG payroll system.
Administrative and Office Duties
Pick up parish mail from the post office a few times each week.
Maintain and manage parishioner contribution envelopes through OSV.
Check and respond to voicemail messages (and emails) in a timely and professional manner.
Manage schedule for facilities
Provide support to the finance and maintenance committees
Managing relationships with vendors and service providers, including scheduling services, maintaining contracts, and resolving billing issues.
Assisting with parish communication, such as preparing bulletins, email newsletters, and website updates.
Supporting event organization (e.g., parish festivals, fundraisers, or ministry meetings).
Light office management, such as ordering supplies and maintaining an organized office environment.
Qualifications
Required
High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently, organize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
Proficiency in working with office related software for email, on-line file management, email etc
Preferred
Prior experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or parish administration preferred.
Proficiency with financial software; familiarity with ParishSoft and UKG a plus.
Position Details
Part-time position (hours flexible; estimated 10 hours per week).
Schedule may include some flexibility to accommodate parish needs.
Reports directly to the Pastor.