Job Summary : The parish Accountant, in concert with the pastor / administrator, is responsible assisting the church in carrying out its mission by implementing and executing effective fiscal processes to achieve its Gospel-based goals. This role is primarily responsible for the execution of the bookkeeping and accounting functions and will provide financial management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
Knowledge
- Education or equivalent experience in business, accounting, management or related field
- Must have a minimum of three years of experience in accounting
- MUST have a strong knowledge in finance with experience working with a significant non-profit budget
- Excellent proficiency with cloud-based technology, including accounting software (QuickBooks), ECatholic ChMS census software and Microsoft suite of tools
Skills & Abilities
Strong organizational and administrative skillsStrong interpersonal / people skillsIntegrity and ability to adhere to strict confidentialityMust be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptionsMaintain a cooperative, collaborative and delegative team spirit with staff, volunteers and communityDuties and Responsibilities :
Bookkeeping
Weekly CollectionsPost EFT / Automatic payments
Accounts PayableA / P checks and balance with supporting documentation to coordinate check signing and mailingBank statement reconciliations / CC reconciliationsBook monthly recurring payments and journal entriesCreate and book shared expenses journal entryReview transaction journal for missing or reclassification of entriesReconcile accountsBook EFT's for parishioner contributions$CRIP and After Care accounting and invoicingFinancials
Quarterly and annual giving statementsFacilitate outsourced payrollReview financials once all reconciliations are completed and shared expenses journal entry is completed.Provide monthly financials statements and balance sheets to pastor and all Finance Council members.Monitor budget for variances and / or trendsBudgetCreate / manage / review / collect input / adopt
Ongoing monitoring and reporting1099'sUse Efile1099now software to file 1099's
Verify W-9's on fileAFI (Annual Financial Information) report for Diocese