Bookkeeper, MSC

Overview

Are you ready to bring your professional talents and Catholic faith together to make a true difference in the world? The Archdiocese of Denver is seeking a Bookkeeper for our Mission Support Centers to support our parishes, schools, and Pastoral Center employees while advancing our mission to rescue all people in Jesus Christ for the glory of the Father.

Why Join Us?

• Live Your Faith: Be part of a workplace where Catholic values are celebrated and integrated into daily life.
• Mission-Driven Work: Your contributions will have a lasting impact on our Church and community.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Working on cross-functional service teams to work directly with parish teams as an extension of their local team.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage invoices, payment processing, revenue tracking, reimbursements, and discrepancy resolution while maintaining organized records.
• Deposit Management: Manage deposits, and reconciliations in compliance with internal controls.
• Bank & Account Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and flagging unresolved items for resolution.
• Journal Entries & General Ledger: Prepare journal entries, maintain account integrity, and support accurate month- and year-end close. Ensure all transactions are posted in the correct period and to the correct fund or program.
• Payroll Support: Assist with payroll and required tax form preparation as appropriate.
• Tax & Compliance: Support 1099 preparation, audits, and ensure adherence to financial policies and tax-exempt requirements.
• Financial Records & Reporting: Generate reports in line with retention policies.
• Fixed Assets: Track assets, record depreciation, and reconciling asset records to the general ledger.
• Administrative Support: Maintain consistent bookkeeping practices across all locations. Train and guide location staff on expense documentation and proper coding while ensuring timely submission for processing and month-end.

What We’re Looking For

• Be a fully initiated Catholic in communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally loving out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041 – 2043).
• Align with the values and mission of the Catholic Church in an Apostolic Age.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong accuracy in financial recordkeeping and data entry.
• Organized and able to manage bookkeeping across multiple locations.
• Handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Reliable, self-directed, and consistently meets recurring deadlines.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with staff and finance teams.
• Adaptable and solution-oriented in a dynamic environment.
• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, with demonstrated proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and journal entries.
• Prior experience in a non-profit organization or faith-based setting strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple cost centers, locations, or entities simultaneously preferred.
• Proficiency in ParishSoft, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, or similar accounting software required.

Great Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage options
• Virtual care with MyCatholicDoctor.com
• Alternative Care coverage options for Chiropractic/Acupuncture/Spiritual Care/Massage Therapy/Naturopathy.
• Natural Family Planning up to $500 per year for education, supplies, and materials.
• Maternity Management Program Guidance and educational materials
• Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off: 22 days starting (accrued) + 18 paid holidays (including the full week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Retirement Plan: Annual Employer Contribution of 6% of salary to retirement plan plus employee deferrals.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance, and Short & Long-term disability
• Catholic Biblical School: Free and discount courses

Application Deadline: May 15, 2026