Bookkeeper for Parish (NE)

New Cathedral Cemetery, located in Baltimore, seeks candidates for a Bookkeeper/Cemetery Memorial Specialst. The Bookkeeper will learn the basics of our cemetery and work closely with the customers to help design meaningful monuments and memorials. In addition to managing the logistics of ordering and shipping of all memorials and completing operational bookkeeping tasks. This is a full-time position during which 80% of time will be spent supporting monument clients and 20% will include the bookkeeping-oriented work.
Essential Functions

• Provide accurate bookkeeping records in Quickbooks for the entire cemetery
• Support the annual audit and quarterly board meetings with financial reports
• Provide the best customer service possible with compassion
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the cemetery's monument offerings and policies
• Conduct personalized consultations with families at New Cathedral Cemetery and other parish cemeteries which NCC has a sales relationship with
• Collaborate with co-workers to develop and implement sales strategies, campaigns, and promotional materials to enhance memorial sales
• Maintain accurate and organized records of memorials throughout the production process
• Coorespond with suppliers and maintain production and shipping schedule to insure the timely installation of memorials

• High School diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in sales, business fields is a plus
• Being Catholic is not required; however understanding our faith is a positive
• Experience in outside sales, customer service or sales roles preferred
• Proven work experience (at least three years) as a Bookkeeper.
• Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks Online is required with experience of normal accounting practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Empathetic and compassionate approach when dealing with clients during sensitive times
• Effectively manage time and strong communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Support and adhere to Archdiocese of Baltimore policies