Parish Accountant

Position Details

Position: Parish Accountant
Location: Detroit, MI
Job : 4582
# of Openings: 1
Title: Parish Accountant
Status: Full Time
Salary: $45,000 - $52,000/yr

The Parish Accountant performs all functions related to the processing and payment of expenditures in accounts payable and accounts receivable for multiple parishes and is cross‑trained, where applicable, in other functional areas.

• Data entry of all accounts payable invoices and check requests
• Generate all accounts payable checks
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliation
• Perform accounting functions for accounts receivable
• Calculate and generate all monthly invoices and statements
• Reconcile all receivables ensuring they are properly recorded, cash payments are properly posted and making appropriate adjustments as needed
• Prepare and post all accrual journal entries
• Interface with parishes and other Archdiocesan related organizations and departments regarding billing questions and handling of related billing issues
• Communicate with vendors and business manager as needed to answer questions and ensure the integrity of accounts payable information
• Obtain payment approval from parish priests and/or business managers
• Coordinate and process all accounts payable mailings including checks, statements, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Strong MS Office computer skills and financial/accounting software experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding problem‑solving abilities
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of analysis and reporting of financial data
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality handling highly sensitive material

• Minimum of an associate degree in accounting and/or at least 2–3 years accounting work experience preferred

Travel required. Travel to parishes as needed.

Marylu Villarreal, Mission Support Director
P:  ext 317
E:
Ma

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