Junior Accountant (Office of Finance)

Miamiarch; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Miami is seeking a full-time Junior Accountant to handle bookkeeping, payroll services, and provide accounting support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and excellent customer service skills. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Advanced Excel, is essential. This role involves preparing financial reports and ensures alignment with the mission of the organization.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional-level experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in financial information.
• Proficiency in navigating online applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide bookkeeping and payroll services to Archdiocesan entities.
• Prepare reports and maintain fiscal records.
• Review source documents and maintain ledgers.

Skills

General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Customer service

Time management

Record keeping

Spanish communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Advanced Excel

Job description

Junior Accountant (Office of Finance)
Published: 11/19/2025

The Archdiocese of Miami’s Office of Finance has an opening for a full-time Junior Accountant. The Junior Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of standard, technical accounting functions in the Finance Office with a primary responsibility of providing bookkeeping and payroll services to Archdiocesan entities, accounting support to parishes, preparing reports, and other. The responsibilities of the Accountant include review of source documents used for accounting, maintenance of ledgers, registers and other records of initial entry, the maintenance of control accounts and preparation of periodic and special financial reports. The Accountant maintains fiscal records applying professional accounting principles and methods. Although some independent judgment is used in the application of accounting techniques, the development or modification of procedures is subject to approval of manager. The candidate performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 40 hours a week.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with 3 years of professional-level experience preferred.
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices on non-for-profit accounting a plus.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable and general ledger.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Experience in modern office procedures and practices, including record keeping and data security methods and techniques.
• Excellent customer service skills, including ability to maintain focus on and professionalism with people in challenging situations, both in person and by phone.
• Good time management, including ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Ability to multi-task and retain accuracy in an environment of competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated history of maintaining strict confidentiality concerning financial and contributors’ files.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Advance Excel, including ability to navigate online applications and search engines effectively.
• Effective oral and written English communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Good Spanish-language spoken communication skills strongly preferred.
• Supportive of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in a Roman Catholic environment a plus.

Subject line should read: Junior Accountant (Office of Finance).