Senior Parish Finance Analyst

Diocese-of-Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Austin seeks a Senior Accounting Associate to review cash receipts, disbursements, and prepare financial reporting for multiple parishes, reporting to the Manager of Catholic Schools and Parish Business Services. The role requires independent judgment and initiative within a faith-based organization.

Responsibilities include processing parish receipts and payroll, preparing financial reports, and providing analyses to the pastor and Finance Council.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited American university or equivalent in a foreign country.
• Two years of full time wage earning related work experience.
• One year of work experience completing G/L and bank reconciliations and accounts receivable invoicing.
• English (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing).
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

Responsibilities

• Process and record all Parish receipts, disbursements, and payroll.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for Parish and any auxiliary organizations.
• Provide financial analyses to the pastor and Finance Council and be available to answer questions related to such analyses.
• Formulate, maintain, and execute budgets.
• Provide monthly financial reports to the Finance Council and attend Finance Council meetings.
• Prepare bank, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Administrative support
• Work on special financial projects as needed.
• Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to parishes, diocesan staff and other customers.

Skills

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Bank reconciliations

Customer service

Time management

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited American university or equivalent in a foreign country

Job description

Diocese of Austin seeks a Senior Accounting Associate to review cash receipts, disbursements, and prepare financial reporting for multiple parishes, reporting to the Manager of Catholic Schools and Parish Business Services. The role requires independent judgment and initiative within a faith-based organization.

Responsibilities include processing parish receipts and payroll, preparing financial reports, and providing analyses to the pastor and Finance Council.