Bookkeeper Job Description

Location: Hybrid - Southern California area (mainly remote work with brief travel to Culver City 1-2 times per week)

Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt Hourly Employee (10-20 hours per week)

Compensation: $25-$30 / hour

Position Title: Bookkeeper

Mission

Christus Ministries empowers young adults and parishes to grow spiritually, change lives, and transform communities. We are a Catholic non-profit organization that aims to form young adults who have a strong sense of discipleship and a clear desire to discover and live out their callings in life. Through a strategy that focuses first on personal transformation, young adults are encouraged to cultivate their unique relationship with the Lord, which then overflows into service & leadership, especially in parishes. Christus Ministries includes various ministries based on the pillars of spirituality, community, and service: Retreat Experiences, Conversations & Prayer, Service & Solidarity, Empowering Parishes, & Family Ministry.

Responsibilities

  • Record income & expenses to support overall budgeting & financial reporting

  • Monitor, record & categorize all financial transactions in QuickBooks Online, PayPal, bank accounts, credit cards, & program registration sheets

  • Process invoices and payments for all participants, events, reimbursements, refunds, scholarships, donations, & bills

  • Pick up mail from post office box 1-2 times per week & deposit checks accordingly (Culver City, CA)

  • Reconcile all accounts regularly & communicate any questions/concerns with the team

  • Provide & communicate all quarterly & end of year financial reports in a timely manner

  • Communicate effectively to all parties involved for balances due

  • Update contact info in QuickBooks Online & Salesforce for participants and donors as needed

  • Provide donation receipt emails to donors in a timely manner

  • Provide donation summary reports and/or expense reports as needed to the team

    Qualifications

  • 3+ years work experience in bookkeeping and/or accounting     

  • Excellent proficiency in QuickBooks Online, PayPal, & Google (Sheets, Drive, Gmail, etc.)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Salesforce is preferred

  • Ability to work consistent hours each week between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm PT

  • Understanding of budget, accounting, expenses, & allocations

  • Strong business, time management, detail-oriented & organizational skills

  • Ability to work effectively individually, as part of a team, & with volunteer coordinators

  • Professional and clear verbal & e-mail communication skills

  • Ability to be a take initiative & make informed decisions

Please email your resume to Jaclyn at jguerrero@christusministries.org by September 19.

References required upon request.