Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant performs professional accounting work, posting accounts payable invoices, payments processing, recording cash receipts, payroll journal entry preparation, bank account reconciliations, reconciling general ledger accounts, compiling and verifying financial data and reports, as well as providing overall support to the shared service parishes and schools served by the office of Diocesan Shared Account Services (DSAS).

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

General functions:

• Process and post daily cash receipts

• Process and post accounts payable invoices

• Support the monthly preparation of the Financial Library

• Update schedules and dashboard reports

• Maintain electronic filing requirements following policy

• Prepare and post-month-end closing journal entries

• Prepare and process all Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the review of financial statements

• Identify risks and process improvement opportunities, and suggest solutions for improvements

• Perform special projects as assigned

• Exhibit good customer service acumen

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CATHOLIC FAITH

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as business administration, finance, and accounting, and a minimum of 1-3 years of general accounting experience required.

This position requires strong experience with Excel techniques supporting general Bookkeeping tasks and customer service. Important to successfully executing this position requires attention to detail, data entry and scanning proficiency, and proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Word along with other Cloud Based Software applications—knowledge of accounting software, including QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based software applications, a plus.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Extremely detail oriented

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Quick learner

• Inquisitive, eager to learn, self–starter

• Exhibits passion, optimism, enthusiasm, proactive/responsiveness, imagination

• Strong analytical skills

• Excel Technology Champion

• Strong sense of ownership & urgency

• Able to manage multiple tasks

• Able to complete work independently while functioning in a team setting

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed mostly in an office setting. Employee may be required to work more than 40 hours including occasional evenings and weekends; performs extensive computer work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar. Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (15 pounds).

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.