Associate Accountant

Diocese of Green Bay; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Green Bay is seeking an Associate Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting functions (A/R, A/P and GL) and to contribute to the month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.

You will analyze financial data, generate reports for diocesan managers, and support budget-to-actual comparisons. This full-time, benefit-eligible role is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and offers a collaborative team environment within the Curia.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or business required.
• 2 to 3 years of accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Abila MIP accounting software or other accounting software.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational skills.
• MS Office, with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of the day-to-day accounting functions (A/R, A/P and general ledger).
• Active in the month end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and budget to actual comparisons.
• Generate and analyze financial reports to be used by organization managers and serve as a resource for their questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Team player

Confidentiality

Excel

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in accounting or business

Tools

Abila MIP

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Accountant is involved in all aspects of the day-to-day accounting functions (A/R, A/P and general ledger) of the organization; and will be actively involved in the month end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and budget to actual comparisons. In addition, the Associate Accountant will generate and analyze financial reports to be used by organization managers and serve as a resource for their questions.

Diocese of Green Bay / Curia

Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Accountant is involved in all aspects of the day-to-day accounting functions (A/R, A/P and general ledger) of the organization; and will be actively involved in the month end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and budget to actual comparisons. In addition, the Associate Accountant will generate and analyze financial reports to be used by organization managers and serve as a resource for their questions.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

“Embrace the mission and vision of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay and work in accordance with Catholic Teachings and the moral and ethical values of the Catholic Church.”

• Associate degree in accounting or business required.
• 2 to 3 years of accounting related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Abila MIP accounting software or other accounting software.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational skills.
• MS Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Keeps sensitive information confidential.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.