Accountiant

4000 ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SVC • Seattle, WA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant performs or supports the major accounting processes related to Associated Catholic Cemeteries, including, but not limited to A/R, A/P, Fixed Assets Accounting, Care Fund Accounting, credit card processing, and associated duties related to audit, budgeting, forecasting support, and reconciliations. This is an onsite position, with potential for hybrid work by mutual agreement with the supervisor after a suitable training period and consistently demonstrated satisfactory performance.

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
• Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained Ministers.
• BS degree in accounting required.
• At least 5-7 years general accounting work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communications skills – clear, professional, and timely.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral English.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required.
• Willingness to work overtime in peak season(s) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with retail industry accounting preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with query and reporting tools, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Accounting department and Cemeteries Operations leadership and members in implementing the mission of the department and entity.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the department's and Operations’ programs and services.
• Ensure timely, professional, and clear written and oral communications.
• Become proficient in the use of the Plotbox Software system utilized to capture sales, returns, customer transfers, donations, accounting-fund transfers, and compute commissions.
• Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and well-researched variance analysis.
• Calculating Commissions and managing the initial steps to the approval process for timely and accurate payment.
• Maintaining an organized filing system for all accounting records related to Cemeteries.
• Generating and distributing specialized financial reports and supporting all internal and external reporting efforts.
• Preparing assigned audit schedules and financial statement tie-out for the annual audit.
• Supporting and backing-up other Chancery or Shared Services Functions, as assigned.
• Document and maintain up-to-date desk procedures covering all responsibilities.
• Take the lead in training back-ups and ensuring coverage.
• Apply an internal-controls-focused mindset in job performance.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accidental death and disability
• long term disability
• pension
• 403(b)
• HSA
• FSA
• generous sick leave
• vacation
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level