Parish Administrator (Exempt)

Archdiocese of Denver; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Archdiocese of Denver seeks a Parish Administrator to support the Pastor and steward parish resources—financial, personnel, and facilities. The role provides hospitality and information delivery in the parish office, answering phones and emails and channeling inquiries to leadership.

The position requires managing payroll, budgeting, records, and compliance while supervising staff and volunteers. Strong accounting background and Catholic Church familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required.
• CPA designation strongly recommended.
• Familiarity with accounting principles required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Word and Excel; knowledge of PDS software and Parish Soft Accounting preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its mission is required.

Responsibilities

• Payroll and tax reporting.
• Cash control procedures including A/R & A/P.
• Track and report donations to donors.
• Budget and financial reporting.
• Maintain personnel policies and records.
• Supervise and support personnel.
• Oversee general operations of the buildings and grounds.
• Review bids and quotes and negotiates contracts.
• Direct and oversee the management of parish records.
• Attend staff, finance council, and archdiocesan meetings.
• Supervise volunteers and facilities staff.
• Identify staffing and operational needs.
• Perform other administrative and facilities-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PDS software

ParishSoft Accounting

Knowledge of Catholic Church

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PDS software

ParishSoft Accounting

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The Parish Administrator is the parish’s staff member in support of the Pastor’s responsibilities to the parish and, with the Pastor, is the principal steward of the financial, personnel and physical resources of the parish. This major role provides hospitality and assistance for whomever comes to the parish office, including answering the phone and parish emails, providing accurate and complete information conveying questions and concerns to the Pastor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

include the following: (Note: other duties may be assigned from time to time as necessary and appropriate)

SUMMARY

The Parish Administrator is the parish’s staff member in support of the Pastor’s responsibilities to the parish and, with the Pastor, is the principal steward of the financial, personnel and physical resources of the parish. This position provides hospitality and assistance for whomever comes to the parish office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

include the following: (Note: other duties may be assigned from time to time as necessary and appropriate)

Financial Responsibilities

• Payroll and associated tax reporting.
• Cash control procedures including A/R & A/P
• Track and report donations to donors.
• Budget and financial reporting

Personnel Responsibilities

• Maintain personnel policies and records.
• Supervise and support personnel.

Parish Physical Resources Responsibilities

• Oversee general operations of the buildings and grounds.
• Review bids and quotes and negotiates contracts.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the management of all parish records.
• Attend all staff, finance council, and archdiocesan meetings as scheduled.
• Administrator of the office technology and equipment.

Management Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage volunteers and facilities staff.
• Identify staffing and operational needs.
• Perform other administrative and facilities-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage options.
• Alternative Care coverage options for Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Spiritual Care, Massage Therapy/Naturopathy.
• Natural Family Planning
• Maternity Management Program Guidance and educational materials.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan; Annual Employer Contribution of 6% of salary to retirement plan plus employee deferrals.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance, and Short & Long term disability.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• CPA designation strongly recommended.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and related work experience is required.
• Familiarity with accounting principles. Minimum two years of supervisory experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with PDS software and Parish Soft Accounting preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its mission is required.

ORGANIZATIONAL/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

A high level of organizational and interpersonal skill is required. Attention to detail and demonstrated ability of working well with others is essential. Must have the ability to manage and to present oneself professionally.

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, to collect and analyze data, to establish facts, and to draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear and occasionally required to climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities usually required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions.
• This position requires frequent evenings and/or weekend work and an unpredictable schedule.

WORKING HOURS

Requires some variable hours and on call response after regular business hours to meet the needs of the parish. Requires some weekend, holiday and evening work for events or the ability to arrange coverage. These times include but are not limited to Christmas season, Holy Week/Easter, fundraisers, after mass functions, etc. Local travel for business purposes and occasional overnight travel for parish training, etc may also be required.

EMPLOYEE’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

This job description seeks to provide clarity and focus to the general role. It is not intended as - nor can it be an all-inclusive list of every task that may emerge during work, nor is it a static document. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and time. In these times of great change, ministry takes many forms and goes many directions. All positions at the parish must be prepared to shift focus as the needs of the parish and ministry change.