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

Diocese of Allentown • Allentown, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Diocese of Allentown is seeking a Bookkeeper/Business Manager/Accountant to join the Secretariat for Temporal Administration – Support Services. This full-time, exempt position is responsible for assisting the Parish and School Support Department with general accounting functions, including payroll processing, budget preparation, and financial reporting. The role requires a high degree of integrity, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.

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.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills; able to handle sensitive confidential information.
• Must exhibit a high degree of integrity, loyalty, dependability, and have a strong work ethic.
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and proficiently in a team environment.
• Possess the ability to work with and relate to a variety of personalities/cultures with diplomacy, friendliness, and respect.
• Must be a self-starter, well-organized, and have ability to multi-task and work with sense of urgency.
• Must be able to work independently and proficiently.
• Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

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.
• Any other duties requested by Director of Support Services.

What This Job Offers

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