Business Manager, Diocese of Allentown

Diocese of Allentown • Allentown, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Diocese of Allentown, Secretariat for Temporal Administration– Support Services is seeking a Bookkeeper/Business Manager/Accountant. This is a full-time, exempt position 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. The position requires travel to various parish, school, and cemetery sites within a five-county region at least two days a week, 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; able 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, and have ability to multi-task and work with sense of urgency.
• Able to work independently and proficiently.
• Must exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Catholic 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