Regional Staff Accountant

Catholic Diocese of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Lansing seeks a Regional Parish Staff Accountant in Lansing, MI to provide accounting support to parishes, manage ledgers, and help ensure accurate financial reporting.

This full-time, on-site role emphasizes collaboration with parish leadership, adherence to diocesan policies, and commitment to stewardship and prudent resource management.

Qualifications

• Solid accounting skills including ledgers, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software and office tools (spreadsheets, word processing, databases).
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in nonprofit or faith-based accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable for parishes in the region.
• Maintain general ledgers and reconcile bank statements.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Support budgeting and monitoring processes; ensure policy compliance.
• Assist with internal controls and audit preparations.
• Collaborate with parish leadership and staff; respond to financial inquiries.

Skills

General ledger management

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Database systems

Job description

Company Description The Catholic Diocese of Lansing serves a diverse faith community across 10 counties in southern Michigan, encompassing 6,218 square miles. Major cities within the diocese include Lansing, Adrian, Ann Arbor, Flint, Jackson, Owosso, and Ypsilanti, offering a variety of parish settings and community environments. The diocese supports a population of over 1.7 million residents, with nearly 200,000 Catholics, and has a long history of growth and reorganization to meet the spiritual and administrative needs of the region. Applicants joining the diocesan staff become part of a mission-driven organization focused on serving parishes, schools, and ministries through collaborative, professional support.

Role Description The Regional Parish Staff Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Lansing, MI, providing accounting and financial support to parishes within the region. Day-to-day responsibilities may include processing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining general ledgers, reconciling bank statements, and preparing monthly and annual financial reports. The role involves assisting with budget development and monitoring, ensuring compliance with diocesan financial policies and relevant regulations, and supporting internal controls and audit preparations. The Staff Accountant will collaborate closely with parish leadership and administrative staff, respond to financial inquiries, and help implement best practices in stewardship and resource management.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting skills, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and office productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, and database systems).
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and basic internal control principles.
• Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parish staff and leadership, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in non-profit or faith-based organizational accounting is beneficial; familiarity with Catholic parish operations is a plus.