Position Summary: The Staff Accountant for the Diocese of Charleston is responsible for general ledger postings, payroll processing, and accounts payable of the Diocese and its related entities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and providing meaningful analysis. The analyst will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Analysis to ensure proper financial stewardship of our parishes, schools, and ministries in alignment with diocesan policies and Catholic principles.
Classification: Exempt Reports To: Accounting Manager
Essential Job Functions:
- General Ledger Posting
- Maintain and update the general ledger by accurately recording financial transactions
- Ensure proper coding of expenses and revenues in accordance with accounting standards
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Payroll
- Process and manage bi-weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy in pay rates and deductions
- Ensure timely and accurate payroll related filings, including withholdings, benefit sweeps, and preparing W-2s for distribution to employees alongside the payroll vendor
- Respond and timely address inquiries from employees regarding payroll
- Accounts Payable
- Process and record accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices
- Assist with month-end closing ensuring all payables are recorded in a timely manner
- Maintain vendor files and prepare 1099s annually
- Process Improvement and Modernization
- Automate and improve standard operating procedures
Requirements:
· Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred, but not required.
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
· Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in accounting, financial analysis, planning, budgeting or related roles.
· Command of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
· Strong financial analysis skills, with a focus on identifying trends and projections.
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Strong organizational and stress management skills.
· High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
· Strong adopter of new technology required.
· Ability to self-start and be a critical thinker is desirable.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: The candidate should have knowledge of how to use copier, fax machine, phone, and postage machine. A driver’s license is required to occasionally run errands, pick up supplies for events, etc. This position involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands and feet, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, reaching above shoulders, and tasting/smelling at least 1/3 of the time. The candidate should also be able to lift up to 25 lbs in order to move files, purchase supplies, carry materials to events, etc.
