Staff Accountant

Position Title

Staff Accountant

Exempt Full-Time (preferred). The Orange Catholic Foundation may also consider a qualified candidate seeking a part-time schedule of 25-29 hours per week.

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The Orange Catholic Foundation (OCF) serves the Roman Catholic community of Orange County through philanthropy and stewarding funds to protect and support ministries which further our beliefs and values in loving service to God. OCF’s vision is:
Relying on the Holy Spirit, The Orange Catholic Foundation is the vibrant center of philanthropy for the Roman Catholic community of Orange County, helping to sustain and enhance the faith life of all those it serves.

OCF is an independent 501(c)(3) corporation that was formed in Orange County to serve the Catholic community. As a collaborative partner, OCF helps support individuals, families, corporations, family foundations, parishes, schools and ministries with their charitable giving. OCF plans and conducts major fundraising programs and events, including the annual Conference on Business & Ethics, seminars on Charitable Giving and other special fundraising events.

The Foundation manages endowments and other charitable long‑term funds, providing grants, always following donor intent, in support of our Catholic community.

At OCF, Jesus is our model for how we work and serve. Every member of our team, regardless of role, helps bring our mission to life by meeting people where they are and serving with humility, joy and love. Guided by our core values of Prudent Catholic Stewardship, Christ‑Centered Service, Leadership in Philanthropy and Organizational Transparency, we faithfully steward the resources entrusted to us, honor donor intent and inspire generosity.

As we live through the greatest generational transfer of wealth in history, we believe OCF has a unique opportunity, and responsibility, to help Catholics prayerfully consider their stewardship, live their baptismal call and use their blessings to strengthen the Church and bring others closer to Christ.

The Staff Accountant will support the accounting team in such areas as: accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, general ledger accounting, and reconciliation of accounts. This candidate must be detail oriented and precise. In addition, this candidate must be knowledgeable of spreadsheets with the ability to create templates. They must have computer and information system knowledge. Because all OCF employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

• Process Accounts Payable ("AP") including vendor invoices, credit card charges and expense reports; obtain proper approvals, code and record in accounting system.
• Prepare weekly AP invoice report for review before check printing’ process and print computer checks, bank drafts and other forms of disbursements. Prepare positive pay listing of disbursements and upload to the bank.
• Maintain vendor file; obtain W-9s and assist with annual 1099 processing.
• Prepare checks for deposit; determine appropriate bank account for deposit; scan checks using a remote deposit scanner.
• Update monthly investment schedule; prepare and enter journal entries to record gains/losses, investment income and advisory fees.
• Monitor journal and record recuring banking activity.
• Identify, reconcile and record credit card processing fees.
• Help maintain the filing system of financial transactions and electronic documents.
• Prepare annual, quarterly or monthly disbursement letter to accompany payments sent to beneficiaries.
• Assist with the monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, Fund…