Diocesan Internal Auditor

Longwood University; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic organization is seeking a Diocesan Internal Auditor in Redmond, OR. This full-time position involves implementing financial policies, conducting internal reviews, and providing education to parish staff. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or business, five years of relevant experience, and must be practicing Catholics. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the Church's mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in internal or external auditing is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement financial and administrative policies.
• Perform internal reviews of parishes and schools.
• Present workshops to parishes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in accounting or business

Tools

ParishSOFT Family Suite

Federal and state tax laws knowledge

Job description

Position Title: Diocesan Internal Auditor

Department: Diocese of Baker Finance

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Redmond, OR

Date Posted: March 2025

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

General Summary

Are you looking to serve God and the Church in an intentional way while fueling your spirituality and growth? Then join us in this unique opportunity with the Diocese of Baker in Central/Eastern Oregon. This tight-knit group is looking for a dynamic team player who can bring the necessary skill set to provide creativity, organization, and confidential data management and compliance assistance.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a degree in accounting, business, or equivalent and have a minimum of five years accounting/bookkeeping experience including payroll. This is the perfect position for a meticulous, experienced person who is a team player, visionary and can work independently. Applicants must have the heart of a teacher and be comfortable with working in environments with others possessing a variety of skill levels.

• A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Ability to work comfortably in a Catholic, multicultural setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in oral and written (using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Three years of experience in internal or external auditing.
• Knowledge of accepted accounting principles and financial procedures and proper internal audit functions and requirements.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state tax laws.
• Ability to work and relate to a variety of personalities, ages, and cultures with diplomacy, friendliness, and poise.
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment, handle multiple assignments consecutively, and prioritize workload.
• Additional emphasis will be given to those who also possess the following:
• Working knowledge of ParishSOFT Family Suite: Offering & Pledges and ParishSOFT Accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Diocesan CFO:

• Implement financial and administrative policies.
• Participate in ParishSOFT training and keep abreast of updates and best practices.
• Perform high quality financial and administrative internal reviews of parishes and schools to help provide better financial and operating efficiency, compliance, and proper internal control procedures.
• Attend department meetings as requested.
• Attend parish/school Finance Council meetings as requested.
• Maintain an on-going review of the diocesan accounting policies and Pastoral Guidelines to assist parish/school staff in job performance.
• Attend outside workshops to stay current in accounting practices.
• Present educational, financial, and administrative workshops to parishes and their pastors, finance councils, and administrative staff.

Application Instructions

All interested applicants are asked to send: a completed Diocese of Baker Employment Application (found on DioceseofBaker.org website), your resume and cover letter to Mark French, Chief Operating Officer – electronically [e-mail], or by hard copy to Diocese of Baker, 641 SW Umatilla Ave, Redmond, OR 97756.