Full Charge Bookkeeper​/Accountant

Controller

Purpose of Position: Support the mission of the Bishop in his administrative oversight of the temporal goods of the Diocese by serving as a member of the business office support staff.

• Maintain and update financial records, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare and post deposits with proper cash handling safeguards.
• Invoicing of various customer types.
• Pay all debts on time, code and enter all invoices, prepare checks for signature.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Conduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Generate financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Review financial statements for accuracy.
• Occasional diocesan activities may require participation in non-routine duties including other duties as requested by Controller or CFO.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Quick Books Online.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and use of discretion.
• Skilled in account reconciliation, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve.
• Able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities.
• Must be flexible with the ability to work independently.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, ability to produce clear, concise reports, letters and correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, shares information and ideas with others, and has good listening skills.
• Able to work with others in a collaborative team environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 5 years of full charge bookkeeping experience.
• Safe Environment background check & related training completed.

• Fund Accounting experience in a not-for-profit environment.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Office environment. Normal (8am-5pm) work week is Monday through Friday.
• This position functions in an office environment that will have interruptions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Travel to and from parish and school sites may be needed.

Mid-Senior level

Part-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Civic and Social Organizations