Parish Accounting & Finance Associate

Margaret Mary; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint William parish in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time Accounting Associate to maintain accurate financial records, manage accounts payable/receivable, and support month-end close under the Director of Accounting and COO. The role requires discretion, integrity, and a commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church.

The position prefers experience with QuickBooks, Paylocity or Bill.com, donor-management systems, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities; nonprofit church accounting is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required or preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.
• Accounting, bookkeeping, or business coursework encouraged; nonprofit experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete parish financial records.
• Process income, expenses, deposits, and other transactions in the accounting system.
• Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts; assist with month-end/year-end close.
• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and maintain vendor records.
• Record parish income, deposits, and track restricted/ designated funds.
• Assist with payroll processing and payroll-related recordkeeping.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for leadership and Diocese as needed.
• Support internal controls, compliance, and donor confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework

Accounting coursework

Tools

QuickBooks

Paylocity

Bill.com

Microsoft Excel

Donor-management software

Job description

Saint William parish in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time Accounting Associate to maintain accurate financial records, manage accounts payable/receivable, and support month-end close under the Director of Accounting and COO. The role requires discretion, integrity, and a commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church.

The position prefers experience with QuickBooks, Paylocity or Bill.com, donor-management systems, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities; nonprofit church accounting is a plus.