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Parish Accountant
Job in
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48228, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Archdiocese of Detroit
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 cross-trained, where applicable, in other functional areas.
Essential Functions- 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
- Interfaces 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
- Good verbal and written communication skills required
- 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 2-3yrs accounting work experience preferred
- Travel Required
- Travel to parishes as needed
Contact: Marylu Villarreal, Mission Support Director
P: ext 317
E:
Ma
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