Assistant Manager Parish Accounting Services

Job Summary  

Helps ensure the Parish Accounting Services (PAS) department deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality accounting services to the Archdiocese of Detroit’s parishes and schools. Provides leadership and support to PAS staff by facilitating training and professional development, while also partnering with accountants to assist with parish accounting operations as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Foster strong relationships with parishes and schools through regular visits and a commitment to exceptional client service

• Serve as a resource for PAS staff by assisting with complex accounting matters across parishes and schools

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Archdiocese of Detroit departments on financial and administrative initiatives

• Develop, refine, and implement accounting procedures for parishes and schools in alignment with direction from the Associate Director of Parish Financial Services 

• Provide hands-on support by backfilling and completing parish accounting work as needed

• Review, audit, and ensure the accuracy and quality of departmental work output

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not applicable

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong MS Office Suite (especially Excel) and financial/accounting software skills

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects at the same time

• Strong financial analysis, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience or education

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of related work experience required

• Professional experience within a Catholic parish, school, university, archdiocese/diocese or other not-for-profit environment a plus

Physical Requirements

• May involve prolonged sitting and working at a desk with repetitive motion working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

• May involve some standing, bending, and walking

Travel Required

• Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit

Additional Requirements  

• Must agree, upon acceptance of an offer of employment with the Archdiocese of Detroit, not to engage in, nor to endorse, any actions or beliefs contrary to the teaching and standards of the Roman Catholic faith and morality 

• Must demonstrate understanding, respect and support for Roman Catholic Church teaching, mission and values 

• Must have knowledge of the Roman Catholic faith, its institutions, policies and practices 

• Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding any archdiocesan information gained within the Archdiocese of Detroit, especially highly sensitive material such as protected Personally Identifiable Information and financial information 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Other Duties

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. 

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement 

The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer and does not illegally discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, or marital or other legally protected status. The Archdiocese of Detroit is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.