Accountant

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Columbus, OH

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Sr. Accountant and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Columbus Diocese, the Accountant works to ensure financial records are accurate and up to date. Provides accounting support for diocesan offices and agencies, as well as parishes and schools when required. Performs various duties in the area of cash disbursements and cash receipts, payroll, and related functions. Records accounting transactions and performs account analysis. Recognizes the value of financial data in planning and operational control. The position is expected to use personal judgment in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Finance Office. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies, procedures and guidelines outlined in the parish policy and procedures manuals.

Requirements

Compliance with BCI&I background checks and completion of Protecting God's Children program.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
1-3 years of experience in financial systems and accounting practices.
The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills are required; ability to read and comprehend instructions, write correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed involved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Assist the Sr. Accountant in financial and administrative matters.
Perform assigned bank reconciliations monthly.
Prepare regular and closing monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries of assigned funds/budgets handled by the Finance Office.
Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly.
Maintain savings and loan accounts for Diocesan entities in the Parish Aid Fund, which includes but not limited to A/P, A/R, invoicing, record keeping and correspondence.
Pay authorized invoices for agencies and offices.
Account for all deposits ensuring all designations/restrictions are appropriately accounted for.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for diocesan agencies and offices.
Prepare monthly financial statements; analyze reports for variances from budget; prepare daily cash report and ensure restricted funds are properly accounted.
Process investment transactions under the supervision of the Controller.
Assist in fiscal year-end accounting and in annual audit.
Share filing functions for the Finance Office.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Senior Accountant.
Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for this job.
Complies with federal, state and local safety laws.
Maintains a neat and safe work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.