Parish Financial Liaison

Dcgary; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Gary invites applications for a Parish Financial Liaison in its Finance Office. The role serves as the diocesan liaison to parishes, schools and other institutions, providing accounting guidance and financial reporting support, and coordinating audits.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred, with experience in Catholic Church accounting at parish or school level. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, QuickBooks and ADP Workforce Now for payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• Experience with parish/school church accounting preferred.
• Strong communication and writing skills; able to travel locally.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; payroll reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial audits for Parishes and Schools.
• Review internal controls and financial records.
• Provide accounting guidance and reporting to parishes and schools.
• Assess technology components for financial weaknesses and strengths.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Organizational skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

QuickBooks

ADP Workforce Now

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

ADP Workforce Now

Payroll software

Job description

The Diocese of Gary has an excellent career opportunity for a Parish Financial Liaison for the Finance Office.

The Parish Financial Liaison functions as a diocesan liaison to the parishes, schools and other institutions for accounting guidance and financial reporting. This position is responsible for the coordination of financial audits of the Parishes and Schools, which includes the examination/audit of financial records, review of internal controls, and review of the technology component of the Parish/School to identify weaknesses and strengths.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting and experience in Catholic Church accounting at the Parish/School level is preferred, as well as experience and education with computer hardware and software. Preferred qualifications include excellent communication, writing and organizational skills, willingness to travel locally, knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), QuickBooks and ADP Workforce Now for payroll and benefit reporting. Specific experience in a complex, nonprofit, multi-unit organization with a service orientation is preferred.

Catholic Diocese of Gary
9292 Broadway
Merrillville,IN 46410
Phone: [phone]