Parish Accountant

Job Description

Position: Parish Accountant
Status: Full time, non-exempt
Reports to: Manager of Accounting Services

Position Objective
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is seeking a Parish Accountant that will support the financial data requirements for multiple parishes within the Diocese. This is a full time position based on 40 hours per week.

Essential Duties
• Review all bank deposit documentation presented by parish for accuracy and proper coding
• Review all accounts payable presented by parish for proper coding
• Review and reconcile tuition contracts and payments
• Develop schedules for amortization and accruals as needed
• Prepare and records general ledger journal entries
• Reconcile and prepare supporting documentation monthly for all balance sheet accounts on assigned parishes
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including commentary, as prescribed
• Work with parish staff or Finance Council to prepare and monitor parish budgets as prescribed
• May present financial reports or narratives to pastors and parish finance councils as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Earn others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Use strong verbal and/or written communication skills to exchange information clearly and concisely and deliver concepts, opinions and ideas in a professional manner
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
• Take personal responsibility and act with urgency to meet individual and organizational commitments, including going beyond what the job typically requires
• Promote a sense of collaboration and teamwork; share information and learning; keep others informed to help promote Diocesan strategy and goals
• Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual respect

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• One or more years related experience in general ledger, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and cash receipts
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial management reports, technical procedures and government regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from pastors, parish finance councils, and Finance Office Management
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages
• Working knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of approved parish software preferred
• Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire.

Apply Here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2922021/Available-Positions/Parish-Accountant

About the Employer

The roots of Catholicism in western Missouri go back to French fur traders and trappers who ventured along the rivers as early as 1723. Today, the Diocese encompasses 15,429 square miles in 27 counties in the northwest portion of Missouri. The Catholic people of the Diocese number more than 135,000 across 97 parishes, missions, and schools.