Central Ministries Senior Accountant (FT), Finance

The Finance Department at the Pastoral Center is currently looking for a full-time Central Ministries Senior Accountant to join their team. The person in this position would be responsible for the accounting and financial analysis for Central Ministries (the central administrative activities and programs of the Archdiocese) including the preparation of the monthly and year end financial statements and their presentation to management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain compliance with GAAP for all entities and their associated accounts, including adherence to all required policies and procedures.
• Perform the month end and annual closings for the entities.
• Interact with the development team for the Archdiocese to satisfy transactional and reporting needs related to the Appeal.
• Prepare cash flow projections and monitor to ensure adequate balances are maintained to address current and long-term needs.
• Working with Treasury and Accounts Payable, process ACH transfers and check requests to ensure vendor payments are made within terms.
• Maintain fixed assets for the entities.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and analyses of all accounts, supporting workpapers and monthly financial and management reports for the entities.
• Present monthly and year end results to management.
• Assist with the annual budget preparation and required reporting.
• Work with external auditors to provide information in the preparation of the annual financial statements.
• Provide ad hoc reports as requested and participate in department projects as required.
• Assist with the implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Interact in a positive and professional manner with staff and visitors at the Pastoral Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business Administration (with a concentration in accounting).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at the senior accountant level.
• Non-profit experience desired.
• Intacct and Blackbaud experience a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• High level of Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong service orientation.
• Willingness to support the mission of the Catholic Church.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS:

• Ability to use a computer keyboard for up to 8 hours/day.
• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours/day.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

The duties and requirements described above are representative of those encountered during performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]