Finance Coordinator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

St. Mary’s Catholic Center seeks a highly motivated person who enjoys working with people, is mission-driven, and possesses the skills, education, and experience necessary to support the ministry through finance and development. The Finance Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Finance.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&M University has the mission of forming apostles for the Church and the world. We are a ministry of the New Evangelization that believes in exercising dynamic orthodoxy, faithful to the Church’s instruction, engaging, and fervent, in a manner that reaches the hearts of the faithful and the unchurched. The Finance Coordinator is part of the Operations Department at St. Mary’s Catholic Center. An important value of our parish staff is reliance on prayer, thus we enjoy the opportunity to begin each day of work in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

Ministerial Character

The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the parish of St. Mary's Catholic Center which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at St. Mary's Catholic Center help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The Finance Coordinator supports the finance team with data input and daily financial tasks. As a member of the Operations Department, the coordinator will collaborate to address the needs of the Center, working in a spirit of teamwork and shared vision.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Mary's Catholic Center in both your professional and personal life.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
• Accurately processing invoices and disbursements.
• Coding and entering all bank deposits for Operations and Development, including reconciliation of cash and checks.
• Coding and entering credit card payments and donations.
• Reconciling Operations/Development deposits to Blackbaud records monthly.
• Reconciling Endowment Fund donations/deposits to Blackbaud records quarterly.
• Filing all invoices and deposit records.
• Assisting in purchasing activities, such as issuing purchase orders and obtaining quotes.
• Performing other tasks as requested or required.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and possess effective communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of technology, including QuickBooks, Paylocity, or other payroll processing platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have ability to secure, protect, and maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive financial data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and is a team player.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are practicing Catholics.
• Candidates must be able to support the mission of St. Mary’s Catholic Center and its role as a Catholic institution.

EDUCATION

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE

• Preference will be given to candidates with three or more years of accounting experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies through the employment period.

SALARY

Commensurate based on experience

COMPENSATION

The Finance Coordinator is a full time, benefits eligible position.

JOB CONDITION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed in an open office setting with daily and weekly deadlines. The candidate may occasionally need to be present on evenings and weekends.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Finance Coordinator is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, and perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists.
• The ability to lift and move items up to twenty pounds is occasionally required

OTHER

The Director of Finance will evaluate the Finance Coordinator in writing at least annually.