Finance Analyst - Growth in Mission-Driven Shared Services

Fall River Diocese; Fall River (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Diocese of Fall River is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Chancery Finance Office with accounting and bookkeeping for parishes, schools, and diocesan entities within a shared services model.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, strong MS Office skills, and a willingness to learn. Recent graduates welcomed; hybrid work may follow a training period, with occasional travel to diocesan locations.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Excellent MS Office proficiency; QuickBooks experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and bookkeeping support, including processing accounts payable/receivable and general ledger activity.
• Support month-end close tasks and preparation of financial reports.
• Assist with budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Support internal and external audit processes with documentation and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and parish finance councils.
• Collaborate with parish staff to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows across locations.
• Participate in training and cross-functional development in accounting, planning and audit.
• Assist with special financial projects as needed.
• Occasional travel to other diocesan locations after training.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or management

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Job description

The Diocese of Fall River is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Chancery Finance Office with accounting and bookkeeping for parishes, schools, and diocesan entities within a shared services model.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, strong MS Office skills, and a willingness to learn. Recent graduates welcomed; hybrid work may follow a training period, with occasional travel to diocesan locations.