Accountant - Jefferson City, MO

Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the Controller and CFO. The role focuses on ensuring accurate financial reports for the Diocesan Chancery, assisting with month-end and year-end closes, and performing general ledger reconciliations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of not-for-profit accounting experience, with knowledge of financial statements and reconciliation processes, and are capable of handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years not-for-profit accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure accurate financial reports for the Diocese Chancery office on time.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Description

The Diocese of Jefferson City is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the Controller and CFO of the Diocese. Essential functions would include ensuring that the financial reports for the Diocese Chancery office are completed accurately and on time. This individual will assist in preparation for month end and year end close and assists in general ledger account reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years not for profit experience with a good knowledge of financial statements, general ledger, account and bank reconciliations, and Sage Intacct and QuickBooks online software.

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field is preferred. We are seeking a candidate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate with all stakeholders (bishop, pastors, and parish bookkeepers). This position requires the individual to be self-directed with the ability to exercise good judgment in handling difficult and/or sensitive information while maintaining a strict level of confidentiality.

Limited travel within the Diocese of Jefferson City may be necessary.