Senior Accounting Associate

Diocese of Austin•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Associate reviews coding of cash receipts and disbursements and prepares financial reporting for multiple parishes. The position reports to the Manager of Catholic Schools and Parish Business Services and has some latitude to use independent judgment, discretion, and initiative. As a ministry position within the Diocese of Austin, the employee supports the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the Diocese’s mission, models Catholic Church teachings, and participates in religious ceremonies, training, and reflection activities as directed. The role processes and records parish receipts, disbursements, and payroll; prepares and reviews financial reports; provides financial analyses and related support to pastors and Finance Councils; formulates and maintains budgets; and performs reconciliations and administrative support. The employee maintains a schedule that maximizes availability to parishes, diocesan staff, and other customers, and may work on special financial projects. The position requires an associate’s degree, at least two years of full-time related wage-earning experience, including one year completing general ledger and bank reconciliations and accounts receivable invoicing, proficient English, and a valid Texas driver’s license. The employee must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin’s Ethics and Integrity in Ministry policies. Work may involve a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, evenings, weekends, some holidays, religious ceremonies, and travel to parishes and other locations, potentially including overnight lodging.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited American university or equivalent from a foreign country.
Two years of full-time wage-earning related work experience.
One year of experience completing general ledger and bank reconciliations and accounts receivable invoicing.
Proficient English conversation, reading, and writing skills.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry policies throughout employment.
Knowledge of the structure and basic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively with staff, clergy, religious, and laity.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and use effective time-management techniques.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
Ability to reconcile bank, payroll, and general ledger accounts.

Responsibilities

Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Austin in professional and personal life.
Model the teachings of the Catholic Church and participate in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
Process and record parish receipts, disbursements, and payroll.
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for parishes and auxiliary organizations.
Provide financial analyses to pastors and Finance Councils and answer related questions.
Formulate, maintain, and execute budgets.
Provide monthly financial reports to Finance Councils and attend their meetings.
Prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations.
Provide administrative support.
Work on special financial projects as needed.
Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to parishes, diocesan staff, and other customers.