Job Description
Position Summary :
To further the spiritual and religious mission of the Diocese by aiding the accounting department in the following areas : general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, audit, and general clerical.
Input changes, additions, payments, and intentions in the Financial Edge (Blackbaud).
Essential Duties / Responsibilities :
Accounts Receivable
- Assist in opening and listing incoming checks and cash to be matched with cash receipts daily.
- Invoice diocesan accounts receivable.
- Generate reports, including customer open balance and aged accounts receivable. Review all information for accuracy and take appropriate action.
- Address inquiries pertaining to the diocesan accounts.
- Maintain files of data reports, invoices, backup and statements.
- Post daily deposits into Financial Edge.
- Update bank control log daily.
- Track and invoice monthly Methodologies
General Ledger
Enter data regarding adjusting journal entries to the general ledger for the diocesan, pension plans, and Catholic Foundation.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities
Monitor the return of various parish reports to the Diocese, including Budgets and Parish Cash, Investments and Indebtedness Reports.
Prepare status reports for each to the Accounting Manager, Controller and Finance Officer, as requested.
Create pdf versions of various monthly reports and deliver them to recipients by e-mail, mail or fax.
- Open and date stamp all accounting mail and distribute as appropriate.
- File documents as needed.
- Record retention : Prepare records for on-site and long-term off-site storage. Destroy appropriate records per Diocesan policy.
- Benefits : Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage; receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off;
may participate in employee pension plan.
Date Open : Open Now
Date Close : Until Filled (Start as Soon as Practical)
Minimum Requirements
Two years of experience in bookkeeping. Ability to work with highly detailed, confidential information required.
Experience with Financial Edge (FENXT -Blackbaud) Required
Education or Formal Training / Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree in related field preferred
Two years of accounting training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge and ability to work accurately with accounting software systems.
Ability to learn the Financial Edge Accounting System, Microsoft Office, AdSystem and Development / Demographic Database.
Demonstrate an attitude of service and openness to interruptions.
Knowledge of clerical and accounting principles; ability to identify, troubleshoot, and correct errors.
Ability to work with detailed tasks with a high level of accuracy and under strict deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, and others outside of the Diocese.
Ability to follow pre-determined routine and work within established parameters.
Ability to receive instruction, to be organized, flexible, and be able to prioritize a diverse workload.
Ability to communicate accounting information effectively with others (who possess a wide range of accounting competencies).
Develop a tolerance for those not in compliance with deadlines.
Ability to discern when to pass inquiries on to others.
Ability to work independently and maintain focus.
Ability to be responsive to phone, e-mail, and walk-in inquiries.
Dependable and conscientious.
Work Environment
Most of the assigned duties are performed in an office environment
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