What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi-Parish School Accountant position at Diocese of Brownsville?
Job Description
Position Title: Multi Parish School Accountant (MPSA)
Location: Upper Valley Pastoral Center (San Juan)
Department: Parish/School Accounting
FLSA Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Parish Accounting Supervisor
SUMMARY:
The Multi Parish School Accountant (MPSA) is required to travel daily to their onsite locations to provide accounting services to their assigned parishes and catholic schools. The MPSA is responsible for providing financial reports, processing payroll, accounts payables, accounts receivables, deposits, and bank reconciliations. In accordance with established policies and procedures, they assist with the stewardship of the physical, financial and personnel resources of the parishes and schools. The MPSA values the organization and responsible management of resources and helps the Church fulfill its mission and purpose.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration Degree with Major in Accounting required with a minimum of 1-3 years accounting experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial reporting, and auditing. Or, Associate’s Degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration with a minimum of five years’ accounting experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial reporting, and auditing.
SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must have a current valid Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and valid vehicle insurance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position requires employee to travel daily to multiple parish and school locations to provide accounting services to each assigned location. Diocesan Fleet vehicles are available for these positions. If no fleet vehicle is available for use on a given day, the use of personal vehicles with mileage reimbursement is available for business use.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, typical of an office with computers and printers.
This is a forty-hour per week position. Office hours for this position are from 8:00am until 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Some late afternoon, evening or weekend work may be necessary.
Company Description
The Diocese of Brownsville is a religious organization that serves the Catholic community in the Rio Grande Valley. As a diocese, its primary mission is to provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and support to its Catholic members. The Diocese of Brownsville is known for its commitment to social justice, community outreach, and the promotion of Catholic values. It offers a range of ministries and programs that cater to the needs of the local community, including education, healthcare, and social services. Working for the Diocese of Brownsville means being part of a dedicated team that strives to make a positive difference in the lives of others, while fostering a strong sense of faith, compassion, and service.
The Diocese of Brownsville is a religious organization that serves the Catholic community in the Rio Grande Valley. As a diocese, its primary mission is to provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and support to its Catholic members. The Diocese of Brownsville is known for its commitment to social justice, community outreach, and the promotion of Catholic values. It offers a range of ministries and programs that cater to the needs of the local community, including education, healthcare, and social services. Working for the Diocese of Brownsville means being part of a dedicated team that strives to make a positive difference in the lives of others, while fostering a strong sense of faith, compassion, and service.
Position Title: Multi Parish School Accountant (MPSA)
Location: Upper Valley Pastoral Center (San Juan)
Department: Parish/School Accounting
FLSA Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Parish Accounting Supervisor
SUMMARY:
The Multi Parish School Accountant (MPSA) is required to travel daily to their onsite locations to provide accounting services to their assigned parishes and catholic schools. The MPSA is responsible for providing financial reports, processing payroll, accounts payables, accounts receivables, deposits, and bank reconciliations. In accordance with established policies and procedures, they assist with the stewardship of the physical, financial and personnel resources of the parishes and schools. The MPSA values the organization and responsible management of resources and helps the Church fulfill its mission and purpose.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures all parishes/schools are following diocesan policies and procedures and are complying with all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintains accurate financial records, posts receipts and expenditures to proper accounts and prepare financial reports for the pastor.
- Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, profit/loss statements) in accordance with GAAP by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger.
- Accounts for all parish revenue including parish deposits, donations, fundraising, etc.
- Processes accounts payables and accounts receivables.
- Processes payroll and calculates payroll tax deposits.
- Reconciles account with bank statements.
- Compiles, analyzes, and reports parish operational and financial data.
- Prepares financial budget and reports for pastors’ approval.
- Monitors budget to actual performance, keeping the Pastor and Council informed of the parish’s financial position.
- Works within the approved budgets, develops and implements cost saving measures, conserves organizational resources.
- Processes online giving (credit card, ACH, etc.) records and deposits.
- Assists Pastor with new hires, onboarding paperwork, new employee orientation, maintaining. personnel files, legal compliance, execution of personnel policies and procedures.
- Complete Worker’s Compensation First Report of Injury and Employee Injury/Accident Report.
- Prepares, computes, files, and pays local, state and federal taxes.
- Ensures all tax reports (941s, w-2s, 1099s) are filed in a timely manner.
- Assists with month-end and year-end closings and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Liaison to Parish Finance Council.
- Enters new members information into parish accounting system.
- Enter weekly contribution envelopes to general fund, building fund, or donor designated funds.
- Posts contribution deposits, donations, and other receipts in accounting system.
- Prepares contribution reports.
- Prepares documentation and support necessary for annual financial audit.
- Participates in regular staff meetings as directed by Supervisor.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Must be a Catholic in good standing with an understanding of the teachings of the Church, regular practice of the Catholic faith.
- Works with integrity and ethically; upholds values of the Church.
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholicism and the mission of the Church.
- Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration Degree with Major in Accounting required with a minimum of 1-3 years accounting experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial reporting, and auditing. Or, Associate’s Degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration with a minimum of five years’ accounting experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial reporting, and auditing.
SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of federal, state, and financial regulations.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports.
- Reliable, honest, and trustworthy.
- Highly detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.
- Ability to manage and maintain confidential information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Strong analytical skills for critical thinking and problem solving.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to perform basic math functions, compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
- Ability to operate business office equipment, i.e. adding machine, copier.
Must have a current valid Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and valid vehicle insurance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position requires employee to travel daily to multiple parish and school locations to provide accounting services to each assigned location. Diocesan Fleet vehicles are available for these positions. If no fleet vehicle is available for use on a given day, the use of personal vehicles with mileage reimbursement is available for business use.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, typical of an office with computers and printers.
This is a forty-hour per week position. Office hours for this position are from 8:00am until 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Some late afternoon, evening or weekend work may be necessary.
Company Description
The Diocese of Brownsville is a religious organization that serves the Catholic community in the Rio Grande Valley. As a diocese, its primary mission is to provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and support to its Catholic members. The Diocese of Brownsville is known for its commitment to social justice, community outreach, and the promotion of Catholic values. It offers a range of ministries and programs that cater to the needs of the local community, including education, healthcare, and social services. Working for the Diocese of Brownsville means being part of a dedicated team that strives to make a positive difference in the lives of others, while fostering a strong sense of faith, compassion, and service.
The Diocese of Brownsville is a religious organization that serves the Catholic community in the Rio Grande Valley. As a diocese, its primary mission is to provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and support to its Catholic members. The Diocese of Brownsville is known for its commitment to social justice, community outreach, and the promotion of Catholic values. It offers a range of ministries and programs that cater to the needs of the local community, including education, healthcare, and social services. Working for the Diocese of Brownsville means being part of a dedicated team that strives to make a positive difference in the lives of others, while fostering a strong sense of faith, compassion, and service.