Business Manager, Diocese of Allentown

Diocese of Allentown • Allentown, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Diocese of Allentown is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper/Business Manager/Accountant for the Secretariat for Temporal Administration – Support Services. This exempt position reports to the Director of Support Services and 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, loyalty, dependability, and a strong work ethic, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.

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, and dependability.
• 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 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.
• Perform 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