What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parish Accountant position at St. Columbkille Parish?
Title: Parish Accountant, FT
Reports to: Pastor
Location: St. Columbkille Parish | Fort Myers, FL
Classification: Salaried/Exempt
Overview
St. Columbkille Parish in Ft. Myers is seeking an Accounting Coordinator. This full-time position supports the Pastor, Business Manager, and Finance Council of the Parish in all accounting and finance-related issues. This position will handle various aspects of financial recordkeeping and administrative work.
Job Responsibilities
- Supports the Pastor regarding the parish budget.
- Records deposits into QuickBooks and reconciles bank statements monthly.
- Enters all approved invoices into Quickbooks.
- Processes all payments on a timely basis.
- Interacts with Diocesan Internal Finance Department; attends all meetings as requested.
- Schedules, prepare, and attends quarterly Finance Council Meetings
- Prepares Annual Income Statement for the bulletin.
- Records weekly parishioner contributions.
- Maintain filing systems both hard copy and electronic.
- Maintain any records or lists required by the parish.
- Any other necessary duties as assigned by the Pastor
- AA or BA in Accounting or Business Administration.
- 3-5 years of experience in an office setting preferably within an accounting business.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Quickbooks.
- Strong computer skills and hands on knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to quickly understand various databases.
- Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communications skills both written and oral.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
- Must pass Diocesan accounting and QuickBooks test.
- Ability to clear a Level II background screening.