Parish Accounting Coordinator

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide accounting support to parishes, schools and other diocesan locations including assistance with their QuickBooks accounting software. Ensure diocesan locations adhere to the financial policies of the Diocese of Sioux City through the review and monitoring of the location’s financial records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Respond to QuickBooks and accounting inquiries in an accurate and timely manner.

2. Receive, review, and track the annual financial reports from the locations.

3. Update applicable accounting reports, i.e., parish status report, bookkeeper list…

4. Compile the annual parish combining (financial) report. Assist with USCCB report.

5. Coordinate the biennial non-profit reports with locations.

6. Complete desk reviews of diocesan locations and prepare related letters.

7. Assist with the annual bookkeeper meetings.

8. Train bookkeepers and provide interim bookkeeping services as needed.

9. Perform other related duties as assigned – special projects related to the financial operations of the Diocese, balancing of department’s workload, or assisting in the absence of other employees.

COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Interacts regularly with the following positions:

· Pastors and Parish bookkeepers

· Parish Directors & Finance Council members

· Chancery Staff – Finance & Human Resource departments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

Two-year associate degree in accounting or business administration or equivalent work experience in a related field. Accounting skills including background in GL, AP, AR and financial statements are essential. Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks software, office equipment and office operations including hands-on computer skills utilizing database and spreadsheet functions.

Must be able to handle confidential information appropriately, be well-organized with good eye for detail, work independently, and be able to perform responsibilities effectively under somewhat stressful situations. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Software and possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to deal tactfully with the public, prepare written reports, and handle confidential information. Must have a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, track projects and organize multiple tasks.

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

Light work - involves exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, use of arm and/or leg controls; although worker sits most of the time, walking and standing are required occasionally. Clerical duties require working at distances close to the eyes; work deals with preparing and analyzing data and figures, use of computer terminals, extensive reading and visual interpretation. Although work is performed primarily under inside environmental conditions, some travel is required with temporary exposure to outside environmental conditions. Regular driving and valid driver’s license are required.

Duties require following written, oral or diagrammatic instructions involving several concrete variables.

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person