Part Time Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church & School – Oakfield, WI

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church & School is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. This position plays an important role in managing the financial records and day-to-day accounting needs of both our church and school.

Our mission is to Share Christ Joyfully, Serve Others Humbly, and Support Each Other Lovingly. We are looking for someone who will support that mission while providing accurate, organized, and timely financial information to church and school leadership.

Key Responsibilities

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for a variety of accounting and administrative functions, including:

• Processing payroll and coordinating with our outside accounting provider
• Entering and paying invoices and recording credit card expenses
• Tracking information needed for 1099 reporting
• Creating monthly invoices for tuition, hot lunch, extended care, field trips, and other school-related charges
• Receiving and posting payments
• Monitoring accounts receivable and communicating regarding past-due accounts
• Reconciling bank and credit card statements monthly
• Recording weekly church offerings and other journal entries
• Preparing monthly financial reports
• Assisting church leadership with annual budget preparation
• Entering the annual budget into QuickBooks Online
• Preparing financial records and documentation for fiscal year-end and other audits
• Working with outside accountants related to School Choice and SNSP programs
• Assisting with financial and administrative aspects of new employee onboarding
• Maintaining employee financial and payroll information
• Providing occasional backup support for the administrative assistant
• Working closely with church leadership, the school principal, treasurers, and administrative staff

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• An associate degree in accounting or comparable accounting/bookkeeping work experience
• Experience with QuickBooks Online
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with payroll processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff, families, vendors, and outside organizations
• Experience with Church360 is helpful, but we are willing to train the right candidate

Position Details

• Location: On-site in Oakfield, Wisconsin
• Schedule: Flexible hours
• Dress: Business casual
• Environment: Church and school ministry setting

The Right Person for This Role

The ideal candidate is trustworthy, organized, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of financial processes. This position handles important and confidential financial information, so accuracy, discretion, and follow-through are essential.

You will work closely with church and school leadership while also being expected to independently manage recurring bookkeeping responsibilities and deadlines.

About St. Luke’s

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church & School serves the Oakfield community through Christian ministry and education. Our mission is simple:

Share Christ Joyfully. Serve Others Humbly. Support Each Other Lovingly.

If you have bookkeeping or accounting experience and are looking for an opportunity to use those skills in a meaningful church and school environment, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief description of your bookkeeping/accounting experience. Also include a smiley face in your application header.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 25.0 per week

Work Location: In person