Parish Accountant

Title:     Parish Accountant
Status:  Full Time

Salary:  $45,000 - $52,000/yr

Primary function of this position
The Parish Accountant performs all functions related to the processing and payment of expenditures in accounts payable and accounts receivable for multiple parishes and cross-trained, where applicable, in other functional areas.

Essential Functions
Data entry of all accounts payable invoices and check requests
Generate all accounts payable checks
Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliation
Perform accounting functions for accounts receivable
Calculate and generate all monthly invoices and statements
Reconcile all receivables ensuring they are properly recorded, cash payments are properly posted and making appropriate adjustments as needed
Prepare and post all accrual journal entries
Interfaces with parishes and other Archdiocesan related organizations and departments regarding billing questions and handling of related billing issues
Communicate with vendors and business manager as needed to answer questions and ensure the integrity of accounts payable information
Obtain payment approval from parish priests and/or business managers
Coordinate and process all accounts payable mailings including checks, statements, etc..
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications
Strong MS Office computer skills and Financial/Accounting software
Good verbal and written communication skills required
Outstanding problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of analysis and reporting of financial data
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality handling highly sensitive material

Education, Training and/or Experience
Minimum of an Associate Degree in accounting and/or at least 2-3yrs accounting work experience preferred
Travel Required
Travel to parishes as needed

Contact:   Marylu Villarreal, Mission Support Director
                P:  313.965.4450 ext 317      
                E:  Marylu.villarreal@swdetroit.net

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.