Parish Accountant

Archdiocese of Detroit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Detroit is seeking a Parish Accountant to manage accounts payable and receivable for multiple parishes. The role involves data entry, generating checks, reconciling ledgers, invoicing, and posting accruals. Requires strong MS Office skills and knowledge of accounting software.

The position is full-time in Detroit, with travel to parishes as needed and a salary of $45,000–$52,000 per year. Collaboration with bishops, priests, and business managers is essential to maintain accurate

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in accounting and/or at least 2-3yrs accounting work experience preferred
• Travel Required
• Travel to parishes as needed

Responsibilities

• Data entry of all accounts payable invoices and check requests
• Generate all accounts payable checks
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliation
• Perform accounting functions for accounts receivable
• Calculate and generate all monthly invoices and statements
• Reconcile all receivables ensuring they are properly recorded
• Prepare and post all accrual journal entries
• Interfaces with parishes and Archdiocesan departments regarding billing questions
• Communicate with vendors and business managers as needed to answer questions
• Obtain payment approval from parish priests and/or business managers
• Coordinate and process all accounts payable mailings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

Title: Parish Accountant
Status: Full Time
Salary: $45,000 - $52,000/yr

Primary function of this position

The Parish Accountant performs all functions related to the processing and payment of expenditures in accounts payable and accounts receivable for multiple parishes and cross-trained, where applicable, in other functional areas.

Essential Functions

• Data entry of all accounts payable invoices and check requests
• Generate all accounts payable checks
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliation
• Perform accounting functions for accounts receivable
• Calculate and generate all monthly invoices and statements
• Reconcile all receivables ensuring they are properly recorded, cash payments are properly posted and making appropriate adjustments as needed
• Prepare and post all accrual journal entries
• Interfaces with parishes and other Archdiocesan related organizations and departments regarding billing questions and handling of related billing issues
• Communicate with vendors and business manager as needed to answer questions and ensure the integrity of accounts payable information
• Obtain payment approval from parish priests and/or business managers
• Coordinate and process all accounts payable mailings including checks, statements, etc..
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong MS Office computer skills and Financial/Accounting software
• Good verbal and written communication skills required
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of analysis and reporting of financial data
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality handling highly sensitive material

Education, Training and/or Experience

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in accounting and/or at least 2-3yrs accounting work experience preferred
• Travel Required
• Travel to parishes as needed

Contact: Marylu Villarreal, Mission Support Director
P: 313.965.4450 ext 317
E: [e-mail]

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.