Business Manager/Accountant

St. Raphael Parish Lehigh Acres; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Raphael Parish Lehigh Acres seeks a Parish Business Manager/Accountant to support the Pastor and oversee the parish’s finances within the Diocese of Venice in Florida.

Responsibilities include accurate financial recordkeeping, budget development and review, cash flow management, and liaison with the Diocese on financial and HR matters. The role requires 3–5 years in a similar position, an accounting or business degree, proficiency with QuickBooks/Sage, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• AA or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• In-depth knowledge of QuickBooks and/or Sage.
• Experience with an automated payroll/timekeeping system.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy of all financial files and cash flow management.
• Prepares, administers, and reviews the budget process for Parish.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations on financial decisions and questions facing Parish.
• Acts as liaison between the parish and the diocese in financial matters and HR issues.
• Oversees bookkeeping services (A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, Timekeeping).
• Coordinates parish liability and property insurance with the Diocese program.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

Accounting or Business Administration degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:St. Raphael Parish | Lehigh Acres, FL

Overview

The Parish Business Manager/Accountant is an administrator in support of the Pastor’s responsibilities to the parish and is a 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.
• Oversee’s bookkeeping services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, and Timekeeping etc.

Administrative

• Oversees Maintenance, Ministries, IT, Communications and Hospitality at the Parish.
• Maintains and builds strong relationships but internal and external.
• Reviews parish and school staff needs and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provides professional support to parish staff.
• Oversee’s 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.

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 Quickbooks and/or Sage
• Experience with an automated payroll/timekeeping system.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• 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).