Parish Accountant

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.