Parish Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description: Parish Accounting Manager
Classification: Full-time, Hourly pay, flexible work schedule
Reports To: Pastor

This position is also available as a part time position with more flexible hours.

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the pastor, the parish Accounting Manager is responsible for the daily management of the financial records of the parish and school. This employee implements best practices to ensure compliance with the diocesan and parish fiscal management guidelines.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:
Supervises the preparation of bank deposits and enters deposits in a computerized accounting system
Monitor and post Online Giving
Receives, reviews, and enters all invoices in computerized accounting system
Prepare checks for pastor to sign
Prepare payroll worksheets and submit to diocese bi-monthly
Reconcile checking and general ledger accounts
Post monthly adjusting journal entries
Review financial statements and general ledger monthly.

Process month and year end closing of accounting periods
Prepare monthly and year end reports for parish, school, and diocese
Prepare Statements for Finance Council review
Assist pastor, when necessary, with topics for Finance Council agenda
Assist Principal and School Board with school budget
Assist in annual preparation of the parish budget for Finance Council review and pastor approval
Maintain fixed asset file and depreciation schedule
Maintain employee personnel records, following HR directives
Attend staff, Finance Council
Collaborate with school principal on school fiscal topics
Work with school secretary regarding school fiscal topics
Assist Diocesan auditor in the periodic audit of the Parish financial statements, records, processes, and internal controls
Responsible for all other duties as assigned by the pastor

Specific Job Skills/Qualifications
Proficient in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office Word & Excel
Ability to learn new software programs and adapt to frequent updates
Excellent communication skills
Works well with others in a collaborative environment
Maintains confidentiality
Flexible and initiative
Physically able to work
Support and foster Catholic Identity

Required Education/Experience
An Associate's Degree in accounting with experience will be considered
Bilingual English and Spanish- preferred not required
Willing to submit to a Background Check
Must be able to legally work in the United States

Physical Demands:
Perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists Climb stairs
Lift items up to 30 pounds
Sit for long periods at a time

About the Employer

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is a not-for-profit religious corporation empowered under Canon Law to fulfill the spiritual, educational, and charitable mission of the Catholic Church in the Northeastern portion of the State of Indiana.