Senior Accountant

GENERAL INTRODUCTION:

The Archdiocese of Seattle reflects Christ’s radical love in the world today.  By serving, listening, and leading with compassion, we carry out our timeless Catholic mission to make disciples. Every role in the Archdiocese of Seattle is responsible for working together to extend this ministry and connect the local Catholic community with the worldwide Church by inspiring faith, hope, and unity. Each position employed in the Chancery helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop of Seattle as outlined in the position description below. 

Each position employed in the Chancery (central administrative offices of the Archdiocese) helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop in particular ways outlined in the position description.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE:

We are looking for a dedicated, efficient and driven Senior Accountant to perform and oversee the accounting and reporting for two separate legal entities within the Archdiocese of Seattle. The work is performed in compliance with accounting policies and will be primarily responsible for accurate recording of transactions, maintaining reliable accounting records, reconciliations, ensuring compliance with internal controls, leading audits and assisting with financial reporting. Growth opportunities are available as familiarity with operations is achieved.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES:

General Accounting and Month-end/Year-end Close

• Prepare complete, accurate and timely journal entries with relevant and up-to-date support attached.
• Administer General Ledger month-end and year-end close duties in compliance with the relevant close checklist(s), ensuring all activities have been completed timely and accurately.
• Ensure preparation of complete, timely, and accurate reconciliations, following up and resolving all reconciling items.
• Coordinate and collaborate with team-mates in a friendly, charitable, and professional manner necessary to complete tasks and achieve goals.

Budgeting

• Assist those to whom we provide shared services with budgeting.
• Manage the budgeting timetable and budgeting process.
• Upload budgets into Dynamics 365.

Variance Analysis

• Perform and document monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis (primarily vs budget) to identify and timely resolve any issues.
• Summarize results of analysis for reporting to leadership.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements for executive review to include balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, along with requested analytical reviews and graphical presentations.
• Prepare discussion notes and assist in board/committee presentations as assigned.

Service to Others

• Serve as knowledgeable, central point of contact for assigned operations partners in entities and Chancery.
• Respond within 24 hours to all emails and requests.
• Escalate issues within 24 hours of receipt.

Essential Aspects of the Role

Cash Receipts & Reconciliation Support

• Prepare and process daily cash receipts, including checks and electronic payments.
• Batch, balance, and verify payment activity to support accurate general ledger posting.
• Assist with daily and monthly cash reconciliation activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate deposit of customer or donor funds.

Invoice Coding, Records Maintenance, & Reconciliations as Assigned.

Contract Accounting & Documentation

• Enter, update, transfer, and cancel contracts in accordance with accounting and documentation standards.
• Maintain organized electronic records to support audits, internal reviews, and financial reporting.

Operational Support

• Respond to inquiries related to custodied account balances and payments.
• Coordinate site and service requests as needed via phone or email.
• Support internal departments with custodied account information and documentation.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure the adherence to internal controls for handling cash, posting transactions, and maintaining financial records.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data.
• Lead audit preparation and documentation requests.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education:
   • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. CPA preferred.
2. Experience:
   • 5 - 7 years of experience in general accounting and reporting.
3. Other Elements:
   • Accuracy, efficiency and consistency is critical
   • Experience with Microsoft Excel - D365 experience preferred.
   • Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and internal controls.
   • Excellent organizational skills;
   • Excellent communications skills – clear, professional, and timely.
   • Ability to work flexible hours when required; willingness to work overtime in peak season(s) is required.
   • Must exemplify values of the Archdiocese including personal integrity, accountability, transparency, and charity toward others.
   • Must be a team player and collaborate well with others.

Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.