Saint Luke the Evangelist Assistant to the Finance Director Position  

 Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant to the Finance Director. Our parish has a vibrant and growing Catholic community which serves two campuses—Saints John & Paul in Franklin Park and Good Samaritan in Ambridge.
 General Role Description
The qualified candidate will work under the direction of the Finance Director. The Assistant will support the Finance Director in performing bookkeeping, data entry, and special projects. In addition, the Assistant will work with parish departments and ministries as needed to coordinate their financial needs with the Finance Director. Some experience in accounting, bookkeeping, data entry, and financial management is preferred. Additional training will be provided as required. This is a part-time position, approximately 20–24 hours per week.
 Knowledge and Skills

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Quicken and Microsoft Office Business Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint) preferred
• Proficiency in database entry and management
• Strong telephone and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

 Routine Duties and Responsibilities

• Count and tabulate contributions and enter them into the accounting program
• Enter eCatholic (electronic contributions) into the parish database
• Enter bank deposits into Quicken software
• Prepare and tabulate parish invoices weekly and prepare checks
• Investigate accounts payable and invoice discrepancies
• Prepare annual tax statements for parishioner donations
• Prepare thank-you letters for parishioners making significant contributions to the parish
• Complete other miscellaneous projects as directed by the Finance Director

 
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume electronically to: Marilyn Schroeder, Finance Director, [email protected]  
 
Application deadline: March 15, 2026.