Business Manager/Accountant

Diocese of Venice in Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Venice in Florida is seeking a Parish Business Manager/Accountant to support the Pastor’s responsibilities and oversee the parish’s financial operations across multiple Florida counties. The role entails managing budgets, financial records, payroll, HR matters, and liaison activities with the diocese.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or business administration, 3–5 years in a similar role, strong leadership, and proficiency with Sage and payroll systems.

Qualifications

• AA or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Critical thinker with analytical approach to managing the facility.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Ability to manage indirect and direct reports with strong leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of Sage accounting software.
• Experience with an automated payroll/timekeeping system.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Knowledge and understanding of Catholic Faith.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles multi-tasking independently.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records and manages cash flow.
• Prepares, administers, and reviews budgets for Parish as required by the Parish Finance Council.
• Analyzes financial decisions and provides recommendations.
• Acts as liaison between the parish and the diocese on financial and HR matters.
• Coordinates and reviews parish organizations and ministry funds.
• Prepares and processes bookkeeping (A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, Timekeeping).
• Maintains and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides professional support to parish staff.
• Oversees parish staff records management.
• Coordinates parish liability and property insurance and workers’ compensation with the Diocese program.
• Advises Pastor on business and administrative matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Sage

Payroll software

Education

AA in accounting

Bachelor’s in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Manatee, Sarasota, or Hardee Counties

Overview

The Parish Business Manager/Accountant is an administrator in support of the Pastor’s responsibilities to the parish and is responsible for the overall operation of an active parish within the Diocese of Venice in Florida.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records and establishes a responsible cash flow management system.
• Prepares, administers, and reviews for the budget process for Parish which is subject to review and/or approval by the Parish Finance Council, as required.
• Analyzes and make recommendations pertaining to all financial decisions and questions facing Parish.
• Acts as liaison between the parish and the diocese in financial matters and human resources issues.
• Coordinates and reviews parish organizations and ministry funds.
• Prepares and process bookkeeping services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, and Timekeeping etc.
• Maintains and builds strong relationships but internal and external.
• Provides professional support to parish staff.
• Oversee the management of the parish staff records.
• Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, worker’s compensation with the Diocese general insurance program.
• Consults with and advises Pastor on business and administrative matters that affect the parish.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• AA or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Critical thinker, ability to provide analytical approach to managing the facility
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Ability to manage indirect and direct reports through strong leadership skills
• In depth knowledge of Sage.
• Experience with an automated payroll/timekeeping system.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Faith.
• Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to handle multi-task simultaneously and work independently.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (word, power point, excel).