Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Job Location:

0301 The Chancery – Seattle, WA 98104
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $30.00 – $34.50 Hourly

The Accountant performs or supports the major accounting processes related to Associated Catholic Cemeteries, including, but not limited to, A/R, A/P, Fixed Assets Accounting, Care Fund Accounting, credit card processing, and associated duties related to audit, budgeting, forecasting support, and reconciliations. This is an onsite position, with potential for hybrid work by mutual agreement with the supervisor after a suitable training period and consistently demonstrated satisfactory performance.

• Collaborate with the Accounting department and Cemeteries Operations leadership and members in implementing the mission of the department and entity. This is accomplished by participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the department’s and Operations’ programs and services, as well as by timely, professional, and clear written and oral communications.
• Become proficient in the use of the Plotbox Software system utilized to capture sales, returns, customer transfers, donations, accounting‑fund transfers, and compute commissions.
• Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and well‑researched variance analysis.
  • Calculating commissions and managing the initial steps to the approval process for timely and accurate payment.
  • Maintaining an organized filing system for all accounting records related to cemeteries.
  • Generating and distributing specialized financial reports and supporting all internal and external reporting efforts.
  • Preparing assigned audit schedules and financial statement tie‑out for the annual audit.
• Supporting and backing‑up other Chancery or Shared Services Functions, as assigned.
• Documenting and maintaining up‑to‑date desk procedures covering all responsibilities. Taking the lead in training backups and ensuring coverage.
• Applying an internal‑controls‑focused mindset in job performance.

Primary:

• Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
• Ability and desire to use God‑given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained ministers.

Education:

• BS degree in accounting required.

Experience:

• At least 5–7 years of general accounting work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge and experience with retail industry accounting preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with query and reporting tools preferred.

Other Elements:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communications skills – clear, professional, and timely. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral English.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required; willingness to work overtime in peak season(s) is required.

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life
• Accidental death and disability
• Long‑term disability
• Pension
• 403(b)
• HSA
• FSA
• Generous sick leave, vacation and holidays