SACRED HEART PARISH in Horicon, WI

Accountant:

This position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a Catholic mission-driven organization while honing your skills in a collaborative environment. The position will handle many accounting and accounting-related tasks for 6 Catholic parishes and a school. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of the church, this individual will utilize their strong analytical, communication, reporting, organizational and detail oriented skills to carry out the parishes accounting tasks.

Financial Management:

· Maintains an accurate filing, recordkeeping, and reporting system (QuickBooks) for all parish financial matters. Prepare, and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for parishes and Archdiocese.

· Monitors accounts payable and accounts receivable.

· Reviews and participates in the budget process in collaboration with the Finance Councils, Pastor, and other committees and departments.

· Monitors the collection, counting, recording, and depositing of parishes’ revenue from all sources.

· Serves as a helpful resource to parish organizations in all financial matters, from planning to auditing.

· Manage parish payroll.

· Reconcile all bank and investment accounts regularly.

· Ensure compliance with Archdiocesan financial policies and procedures.

· Works closely with the Managing Director.

Monitor and maintain internal financial controls and recommend improvements.

Tasks

Weekly tasks

o Prepare weekly checks for accounts payable.

o Ensure accounts payable and receivable are filed in a timely manner.

o Oversee collection money counting processes, making changes as necessary.

o Review/approve all invoices and reimbursements.

o Attend staff meetings.

o Review reimbursement forms and ensure proper documentation is attached.

o Prepare & process time sheets for bi-weekly payroll.

Monthly tasks

o May participate in agenda creation for Finance Council meetings with pastor and finance council chairs.

o May need to attend Finance Council meetings as a resource.

o Report monthly financials as necessary.

o Complete bank reconciliations.

Yearly tasks

o Prepare and submit Confidential Financial Statements to the Archdiocesan Finance Office on time.

o May work with department heads and committees to develop the annual budgets.

o Submit and oversee approval of budget from the Finance Councils.

o Submit approved budgets to the archdiocese and make any changes accordingly.

All other duties and tasks as assigned by pastor and Managing Director.

Experience

• Experience in non-profit accounting (preferred) with an understanding of GAAP principles and financial concepts.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software including QuickBooks or equivalent systems (preferred).
• Background in working with balance sheet and bank reconciliation procedures.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, financial statements preparation.and budgeting
• Background in using tools such as Microsoft Suite products, including Excel, Sharepoint.
• Excellent analytical skills combined with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to support colleagues while maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity in all work.
• We invite individuals who wish to use their analytical skills in a faithful Catholic organization committed to service, stewardship, and the mission of the Catholic Church.