Parish Accounting & Financial Analyst

JOB SUMMARY / BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Parish Accounting & Financial Analyst is the principal finance / accounting contact to Archdiocesan parishes, school, and other related entities. In addition to providing finance / accounting expertise, the analyst's main role is to establish relationships with those entities that allows for open, accurate, and transparent information sharing between them and the Archdiocese; this will include the ability to train / coach users on best practices, as well as on Archdiocesan policies / procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS REQUIRED OF THIS POSITION

• Provide implementation, training, and full, ongoing support for Archdiocesan-approved accounting systems.
• Aid Archdiocesan entities in their understanding and proper implementation of financial and administrative polices, procedures, and governmental regulations; includes budget preparation and reporting, financial reporting, payroll processing, internal controls, benefit administration, and other related business operations.
• Assist the Regional Moderator and other Curia staff, regarding requests for updates on the financial status of entities within the region.
• Analyze submitted financials to identify trends, areas of concern, and performance enhancement opportunities.
• Create reports and tools that will aid in analyzing data, as well as presenting it to Archdiocesan entities in a clear and understandable format.
• Become a subject-matter expert in various Archdiocesan projects, so as to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in completing said projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

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