Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

The Accountant is responsible for assisting the Pastor, the Chief Operations Officer, department directors/managers, and Finance Council with interpreting financial results and to oversee the financial activity of the parish. Other tasks include accounts payable and receivable, parishioner contributions, employee payroll services, maintaining historical financial records, and preparing timely and accurate financial reports. These activities must be performed in accord with Diocese of Austin accounting and internal control procedures and all federal and state laws in such a manner as to enable the financial success of St.

Vincent de Paul and to ensure the parish is a good steward of the financial gifts entrusted to them.

This position facilitates the attainment of the parish mission and related goals of the parish through various administrative responsibilities. The Accountant reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and operates with moderate latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative.

The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the parish of St. Vincent de Paul which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed cent de Paul help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

• As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in both your professional and personal life.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
• Maintain accurate financial records for all financial transactions including accounts payable and receivable.
• Review and monitor invoices and reimbursement requests prior to payment to ensure receipt of materials or services and conformity to policy, budget, and policies.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date financial reports to the Pastor, Chief Operations Officer, and the Finance Council.
• Manage bank deposits and monthly reconciliation of accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and manage employee payroll in a timely and accurate manner. This includes ensuring that all federal payroll taxes are paid correctly and on time.
• Ensure that parish financial activities follow all city, state, and federal laws in addition to the policies, guidelines, and particular law of the Diocese of Austin.
• Ensure that parishioner contributions are posted to the church database system in a timely manner.
• Prepare End of Year Contribution Statements for Parishioners.
• Oversee and record donations in Ministry Platform.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and enter figures into Quick Books.
• Prepare a weekly stewardship report for the parish bulletin.
• Assist parishioners with establishing and maintaining all forms of contributions (e.g.,envelopes, electronic giving, annual gifts, IRA distributions, etc.).
• Prepare and distribute annual tax forms (W2s and 1099s), as well as quarterly Form 941s.
• Respond to all diocesan requests for information, reports, and compliance checks in a timely, efficient,…