Parish Accounting Services Manager

Job Summary

Ensures that the Parish Accounting Services (PAS) department provides appropriate, accurate, and timely accounting to the Archdiocese of Detroit’s parishes and schools. Oversees all PAS staff and supports training and development resources. 

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Interview and hire Parish Accounting Services (PAS) staff.

• Provide training and development for PAS staff.

• Provide performance management and guidance to PAS staff. 

• Visit parishes/schools to build relationships and provide excellent customer service to clients.

• Assist PAS staff with complex accounting issues at parishes/schools.

• Collaborate with other Archdiocese of Detroit departments regarding financial and administrative issues as necessary. 

• Develop and update procedures for parishes and/or schools with direction and approval from the Associate Director of Parish Financial Services.

• Backfill and complete Parish accounting work as necessary.

• Review and audit work output of department 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Parish Accounting Services Accountants, Parish Accounting Services Assistant Manager, Parish Accounting Services Accounts Receivable Clerk, and Parish Accounting Services Accounts Payable Clerk. 

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 5 years’ accounting experience required.

• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ supervisory experience

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

Physical Requirements

• 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 the ability to travel throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit to parishes and schools as necessary. 

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 Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.

• Affinity for mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations and a commitment to serving the Catholic Church in Southeast Michigan.

• 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.