Parish Accounting Specialist

Dioknox; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston seeks a full-time Staff Accountant for the Parish Accounting Services Department in Houston. The role provides accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting support to parishes, schools, and archdiocesan entities.

The position analyzes financial information, prepares reports, reconciles accounts, and assists with day-to-day financial operations, reporting to the Chancery with on-site parish visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting with a minimum of 30 semester hours in Accounting.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Four to six years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit, educational, religious, or service-oriented organization.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of GAAP, FASB standards, and nonprofit accounting practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with accounting and payroll software systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and schedules.
• Perform general ledger, bank account, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services to assigned parishes and schools.
• Assist pastors, principals, business managers, and parish bookkeepers with accounting questions and financial reporting requirements.
• Review financial records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with archdiocesan policies and GAAP.
• Support budgeting, audit preparation, year-end reporting, and other financial processes.
• Recommend improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Conduct onsite parish and school visits as needed.
• Participate in training and educational initiatives for parish finance personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and personnel information.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Bilingual Spanish

Education

BBA in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston seeks a full-time Staff Accountant for the Parish Accounting Services Department in Houston. The role provides accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting support to parishes, schools, and archdiocesan entities.

The position analyzes financial information, prepares reports, reconciles accounts, and assists with day-to-day financial operations, reporting to the Chancery with on-site parish visits as needed.