Accounting Administrator

The Accounting Service Center Accounting Administrator (ASCAA) is responsible for providing bookkeeping and full accounting cycle functions to a portfolio of parishes and or schools based on a selected service level agreement. The work is performed as part of a larger team and may be performed on site at the location(s) or a hybrid of in office or remote. Completion of the posting the monthly accounting activity and reconciliations will allow for the production of standardized reports. The ASCAA will provide reports and guidance around financial health of parish and school operations and assists with preparing materials for Finance council meetings. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by ASC Accountant.

Essential Job Functions

Financial Management :

• Processes / posts accounts payable transactions and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in a timely manner
• Processes cash receipts, records / posts deposits
• Posts wire transfers, ACH and credit card transactions
• Posts payroll journal entries
• Assists with monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries
• Support reconciling non-operating checking and saving accounts monthly
• Support monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Maintain tax information for vendors, and send out required tax forms within the required deadlines
• Work with the Accountant / Supervisor to report Open Items to, Pastor, Principal, and appropriate key members on a regular basis
• Assists with preparing materials for Finance council meetings
• Provides reports and guidance around financial health of parish and school operations
• Provides support as necessary for processing payroll utilizing UKG Payroll system

General :

Job Requirements

Preferred Job Skills and Experience

Travel : Yes

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an hourly range of $22.94-$25.00. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to : relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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