Senior Accountant

Description

INTRODUCTION :

The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the diocese entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ’s mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Each position employed in the Diocesan Administration Building helps to extend the ministry of the Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description. All employees of the diocesan administration assist the Bishop of Manchester in serving the parishes, schools and institutions of the Catholic Church in New Hampshire.

This is a full-time, in office position reporting to the Finance Office Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES :

• Together with the Finance Office Team : Perform a variety of accounting tasks including, but not limited to : Prepare journal entries and month-end adjustments, review and post JE to the general ledger, reconcile accounts, prepare schedules and reports as needed, coordinate month-end and year-end close
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping of investment accounts, unrestricted and restricted trust funds, as well as all savings and loan accounts.
• Prepare annual adjustments in accordance with UPMIFA
• Prepare monthly investment statements for participants
• Prepare vouchers for approved withdrawals and deposits
• Provide technical assistance to account holders as needed
• Ensure quarterly and annual distributions follow investment guidelines
• Perform daily review of staff accountant entries, post to general ledger
• Assist AP and AR as needed
• Ensure yearly 1099’s are processed correctly
• Review and record monthly credit card and bond activity
• Reconcile all cash accounts in a timely manner
• Perform monthly account closing functions in a timely manner
• Perform account reconciliations assist other team members when necessary
• Assist with the preparation of a multi-million annual budget coordinate with departments' budget to actual reports and assist with budget program upgrades.
• Maintain general ledger chart of accounts create and maintain standardized reports using financial software
• Work with external auditors prepare audit schedules, compile data and documents as needed

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Requirements

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