Bookkeeper/Business Manager/Accountant/Payroll, Diocese of Allentown

Diocese of Allentown • Allentown, PA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Parish and School Support Department with general accounting functions, including payroll processing. The role also involves preparing budgets and financial reports for parishes, schools, and/or cemeteries. The Bookkeeper/Business Manager/Accountant will provide timely and complete financial information to the Pastor, perform general accounting functions such as reconciling bank statements, managing accounts receivable and payable, and recording all financial information into the accounting system. A key responsibility is processing bi-weekly payroll and maintaining accurate payroll records. The position requires travel to various parish, school, and cemetery sites within the Diocese's five counties (Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, Schuylkill) at least two days a week or as needed, with the remainder of the work conducted in an office setting.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting or finance preferred or equivalent experience
• 5 -7 years minimum experience with processing AP/AR, payroll, and overall experience in bookkeeping and accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, accounting software, and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of general accounting and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive confidential information.
• High degree of integrity, loyalty, dependability, and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and proficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to work with and relate to a variety of personalities/cultures with diplomacy, friendliness, and respect.
• Self-starter, well-organized, with ability to multi-task and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently and proficiently.
• Respect for the teachings and discipline of the Catholic Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle in conformity with Church teachings.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and complete financial information to the Pastor regarding the parish/school/cemetery.
• Perform general accounting functions such as reconciliation of bank statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and recording of all financial information into the accounting system for parishes, schools, and/or cemeteries.
• Prepare budgets and financial reports for the parishes, schools, and/or cemeteries.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and record all payroll information in the accounting system.
• Travel to any of the parishes, schools, and/or cemetery sites within the 5 counties (Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, Schuylkill) at least 2 days a week or as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree