Parish Accountant

Status: Full Time

Salary: $45,000 - $52,000/yr

Primary Function Of This Position

The Parish Accountant performs all functions related to the processing and payment of expenditures in accounts payable and accounts receivable for multiple parishes and cross-trained, where applicable, in other functional areas.

Essential Functions

Data entry of all accounts payable invoices and check requests

Generate all accounts payable checks

Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliation

Perform accounting functions for accounts receivable

Calculate and generate all monthly invoices and statements

Reconcile all receivables ensuring they are properly recorded, cash payments are properly posted and making appropriate adjustments as needed

Prepare and post all accrual journal entries

Interfaces with parishes and other Archdiocesan related organizations and departments regarding billing questions and handling of related billing issues

Communicate with vendors and business manager as needed to answer questions and ensure the integrity of accounts payable information

Obtain payment approval from parish priests and/or business managers

Coordinate and process all accounts payable mailings including checks, statements, etc..

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Strong MS Office computer skills and Financial/Accounting software

Good Verbal And Written Communication Skills Required

Outstanding problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices

Knowledge of analysis and reporting of financial data

Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality handling highly sensitive material

Education, Training And/or Experience

Minimum of an Associate Degree in accounting and/or at least 2-3yrs accounting work experience preferred

Travel Required

Travel to parishes as needed

Contact: Marylu Villarreal, Mission Support Director

P: 313.965.4450 ext 317

E: [email protected]

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