Diocesan Parish Bookkeeper

**Diocesan Parish Bookkeeper**
**Catholic Diocesan Centre**
**Halifax, NS**
**Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth**

A calling is a pull toward something you feel uniquely qualified to do and enjoy passionately. The Archdiocese of Halifax - Yarmouth is seeking an experienced, reliable and detailed oriented Bookkeeper to support the Business Office and multiple parishes within the Archdiocese.

Reporting to the Financial Administrator and operating with a high degree of confidentiality and accuracy, the Bookkeeper is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the overall financial administration and bookkeeping functions of various parishes.

**Who You are**. You are a self-driven professional as well as comfortable and enjoy working with numbers. You have strong understanding of bookkeeping functions and have a reputation for adding value to all that you do. You are a team player who understands that we are stronger when we work together to serve God. If this sounds like it was written for you, we need to hear from you.
- Must be comfortable working in a catholic prayerful environment
- Has an accounting/business degree or diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience
- Knowledge of parish operations and the Catholic church is an asset
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting/bookkeeping role or related experience
- Strong knowledge of software such as QuickBooks
- Skills and/or prior experience in financial/budget management
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated above average written and oral communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Must meet Responsible Ministry Protocol criteria: Clear Criminal Record check

A job description is available upon request

This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30AM to 4.30PM

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

**To apply**: Please send your **current resume** along with a **cover letter **outlining and explaining your qualifications and bookkeeping experience.

Closing date: August 7, 2023