Staff Accountant for Parish & School Finance

Diocese of Green Bay; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community in Little Chute, WI seeks a Staff Accountant to support the parish and school financial operations. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy in journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting to strengthen stewardship and transparency.

The successful candidate will collaborate with parish and school staff, manage accounts payable/receivable, and assist with budgets and audits while maintaining confidentiality and service in a faith-based setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum two years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in a nonprofit, church, school, or faith-based organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end activities
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and cash management functions
• Help prepare financial reports, budgets, and related analyses
• Assist with tuition billing, donor contribution tracking, and stewardship reporting
• Support annual audits and ongoing financial compliance activities
• Work collaboratively with parish, school, and finance staff to ensure strong financial stewardship

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Confidentiality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community in Little Chute, WI seeks a Staff Accountant to support the parish and school financial operations. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy in journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting to strengthen stewardship and transparency.

The successful candidate will collaborate with parish and school staff, manage accounts payable/receivable, and assist with budgets and audits while maintaining confidentiality and service in a faith-based setting.