Accounting Assistant (Temporary), Diocese of Allentown

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
Secretariat for Administration
Position Description

Job Title: Accounting Assistant (Temporary position)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reporting Functions: Reports to Controller

Job Function: Assist with accounting functions to support the finance department within the Diocese. Completes special projects and other assignments, as directed.

Hours: 15-25 hours per week (3 - 5 days)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and related support to Accounting Personnel in the Finance Department.

• Open and sort mail, pull out checks for Accounts Receivable, and invoices for Accounts Payable.

• Prepare for recording, checks from donors, parishes, schools, and other sites within the Diocese.

• Assist with bank deposits

• Assists with monthly invoices and billing statements.

• Assists with disbursement checks.

• Records transactions into log records.

• Reconcile accounts and entries.

• Filing, copying, scanning, and organizing.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Conditions of Employment

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church in regard to matters of faith and morals.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma, some college courses including accounting.

Other Requirements:

• Proficient computer skills Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word etc.

• All safe environment checks and/or clearances must be in place prior to employment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear both in person and by telephone; frequent use of equipment that includes repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue. Occasionally required to reach and lift with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions:

• Normal workdays are Monday through Friday. Normal work hours are open for discussion between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm - total from 15-25 hours per week (3 - 5 days per week)

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume via iSolved or to the following:

Diocese of Allentown
Attn: Human Resources Generalist
P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
resumes@allentowndiocese.org

OR

FAX: 610-439-7693
No phone calls please.

EOE M/F/D/V