Bookkeeper

**Job Posting**

**Christ Church Deer Park and**

**Grace Church on-the Hill**

**Bookkeeper**

**(part time)**

**Introduction**

Christ Church Deer Park, an Anglian church located at 1570 Yonge Street - near the Yonge Street and St. Clair West intersection, and Grace Church on-the Hill, an Anglican church located at 300 Lonsdale Road - near the Spadina Road and St. Clair West intersection, are each looking for a part-time Bookkeeper for an aggregate between the two Churches of four days per week.

**Bookkeeper Role**

**Position Summary**:To provide bookkeeping support for each Church, respectively.

**Supervision and Support**: In the case of Christ Church Deer Park, this position reports to and works closely with the Director of Parish Operations; and in the case of Grace Church on-the Hill, this position reports to and works closely with the Director of Finance, in each case, under the final authority of the Rector/Priest-in-Charge and the Church Wardens.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- All aspects related to accounts payable
- All aspects related to accounts receivable, including processing the various forms of donation received by the Church
- Assist the Director of Parish Operations (in the case of Christ Church Deer Park) or Director of Finance (in the case of Grace Church on-the Hill) with payroll
- Maintain the computerized bookkeeping system (currently PowerChurch) of the Church and make weekly postings in a timely manner
- Provide bookkeeping support to the Director of Parish Operations (in the case of Christ Church Deer Park) or Director of Finance (in the case of Grace Church on-the Hill), and, for each Church respectively, the Treasurer and Church Wardens as well as committees
- Assist the Wardens with preparation of the annual parochial return for the Diocese
- Monthly reconciliation of all accounts and bank accounts
- Provide monthly financial reports to the Director of Parish Operations (in the case of Christ Church Deer Park) or Director of Finance (in the case of Grace Church on-the Hill) and the Treasurer of the respective Church
- Prepare information for the independent auditor as required for the financial year end audit
- Maintain credit card and pre-authorized payments
- Respond to inquiries from parishioners related to donations
- Issue charitable donation receipts
- Assist with counting offertory giving and bank deposits
- Other duties as may be assigned

**Skills, Knowledge and Experience**:

- Knowledgeable and experienced in finance and bookkeeping and supporting a dynamic staff team and an active Parish
- Training and work experience with bookkeeping, preferably in the not-for-profit sector and with fund accounting
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with accounting systems (working knowledge of PowerChurch is an asset), Google Workspace and spreadsheets, including Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Detail oriented
- Strong written and spoken English communications skills

**Note** The successful applicant will be required to complete a background and police check.

**Terms**:

- 16 hours per week for each Church, with additional hours required at busy times of the year (e.g. December - March)
- Start Date: Grace Church on-the Hill - as soon as possible

Christ Church Deer Park - ideally early February 2025

Each of Christ Church Deer Park and Grace Church on-the Hill is committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace, seeking to foster and support a broadly diverse staff and community.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 40 per week

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Bookkeeping: 3 years (preferred)
- Not-for-Profit: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-10
Expected start date: 2025-02-03