Parish Accountant (25-30 hours/week): St. Patrick Bridge

Position Overview: Reporting to the Administrative Manager, the Parish Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities of the parish and oratory as well as supervising any bookkeeping volunteers. Duties include general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, donation records, bank reconciliation, and providing financial information and recommendations to the Administrative Manager and Pastor. In addition, the Parish Accountant will prepare Diocesan and parish financial reports and work collaboratively with parishioners, staff and diocesan employees to perform duties in a professional manner with the highest quality and integrity.

Key Responsibilities: 1. Accounting • Performs accounting/bookkeeping such as facilitating financial payments, processing check requests, maintaining expense accounts, preparing bank deposits and auditing purchase orders and invoices. • Completes bookkeeping entries by compiling account information • Researches and prepares draft of fiscal budgets in coordination with the Parish Administrative Manager and Finance Council • Supports tax administration and reporting to the Diocese or other approved entities requesting tax information • Articulates sound financial purchasing decisions and monitors and reconciles expenses (credit card, bank accounts, petty cash); investigates any irregularities in account history as necessary • Create annual parishioner statements • Provides accurate financial information; administers all financial tracking and reporting (regulatory and Diocesan) for the parish; maintains electronic or paper-based files • Provides recommendations and options to the Pastor and Parish Finance Council regarding financial planning, financial systems and allocation of resources • Establishes and oversee parish internal controls • Remains up to date on best practices in nonprofit finance, business systems and internal control measures to increase operational efficiency and innovation to ensure compliance within the department 2. Payroll • Maintain payroll records; ensure employee information is accurate and up to date • Utilize payroll platform to process accurate and timely payroll for parish employees and upload data to the parish financial system • Prepare quarterly payroll reports and complete all required payroll reporting as required by the Diocese • Provide employees with health benefits information as required and facilitate enrollment/changes

Minimum Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting • Minimum 3-5 years demonstrated success in accounting/finance role including tax reporting • Intermediate proficiency with accounting software and data entry (QuickBooks) • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Capability to multi-task and demonstrate successful time management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage confidential information • Working knowledge and commitment to upholding the values and traditions of the Catholic faith and Parish Missions • Compliance with Standards of Conduct for Ministers and Policy for the Protection and Safety of Children • Virtus certification or completion within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in a non-profit organization • Processing payroll Physical Requirements: • Ability to sit for extended periods of time in front of a computer • Ability to sit, stand and walk for up to 8 hours