Diocese of Winona-Rochester Employment

 

Bookkeeper/Office Manager Position

St. Mary’s Church @ Caledonia, MN posted on Thu, Jul 31

 

The Church of St. Mary’s is accepting applications for their Bookkeeper/Office Manager.  This is a 35-40 hour per week, year round position that must be available in the Parish Office Monday through Friday 7:30am-3pm during the school year and Monday through Friday 7:30am-3pm & Friday 7:30am-12pm during the summer months.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Bookkeeper/Office Manager is responsible for managing the general parish office functions and performing the accounting functions.  This position is the main contact for the Parish and greets those that come to the Parish Office, answers and directs phone calls, and oversees the Scrip program.  This position also assists in the liturgical life at the Parish, such as coordinating Mass Intentions, composing weekly bulletins, schedules baptisms, assigns parish ministries schedules and orders church worship supplies.  The accounting responsibilities include recording all deposits, paying all bills and reconciling monthly bank statements for the entire Parish, which include the Church, School, Daycare and Cemetery.  Also responsible for obtaining all necessary employment paperwork, coordinating all communications with the Diocese and processing monthly payroll and related reporting for the entire Parish.  A detailed job description is available at the Parish Office.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Accounting/payroll experience as well as proficiency in Word, Excel and Publisher is preferred.  Experience or ability to learn multiple databases, Quickbooks and ParishSOFT.  Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational and multitasking abilities and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters.  Understanding of Catholic Church practices and terminology is preferred.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The compensation range is $17.50-$20.50.  Benefits include Vacation/Holiday/Sick Paid Leave, Health and Dental Insurance, Life & Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Pension/403(b) Plan, and Flex Spending.

 

If interested, please mail a cover letter and resume to:

Father Andrew Vogel

St. Mary’s Church

PO Box 406

Caledonia, MN 55921

Email: frapvogel@gmail.com

 

Application Deadline: August 15, 2025 or until filled.