Accountant - Jefferson City, MO

Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City • Jefferson City, MO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Diocese of Jefferson City is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the Controller and CFO of the Diocese. Essential functions would include ensuring that the financial reports for the Diocese Chancery office are completed accurately and on time. This individual will assist in preparation for month end and year end close and assists in general ledger account reconciliations.
The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years not for profit experience with a good knowledge of financial statements, general ledger, account and bank reconciliations, and Sage Intacct and QuickBooks online software.
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field is preferred. We are seeking a candidate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate with all stakeholders (bishop, pastors, and parish bookkeepers). This position requires the individual to be self-directed with the ability to exercise good judgment in handling difficult and/or sensitive information while maintaining a strict level of confidentiality.
Limited travel within the Diocese of Jefferson City may be necessary.

Requirements

• 3-5 years not-for-profit experience
• Good knowledge of financial statements
• Good knowledge of general ledger
• Good knowledge of account and bank reconciliations
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct and QuickBooks online software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders (bishop, pastors, and parish bookkeepers)
• Self-directed with the ability to exercise good judgment in handling difficult and/or sensitive information
• Ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the financial reports for the Diocese Chancery office are completed accurately and on time.
• Assisting in preparation for month end and year end close.
• Assisting in general ledger account reconciliations.

What This Job Offers

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