Accounting Manager
Catholic Diocese of Arlington - Headquarters, 200 North Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia, United States of AmericaReq #94
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Meaningful work * service oriented and respectful work environment * work-life balance * up to 2 days of telework after 90 days of employment for non supervisors - 1 day of telework for supervisors * generous leave * more holidays than the federal government, including Christmas week off * free parking as well as free transportation to/from Ballston metro * paid lunch breaks * professional development tuition assistance * tuition assistance for your children enrolled in our diocesan schools after 1 year of employment * generous benefits, including a pension plan * AND MORE...
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Accounting Department of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington is responsible for the accounting, analysis, audit, and reporting of all financial data for the Diocesan Central Administrative Offices (CAO), the Arlington Catholic Herald (Herald), the Arlington Diocesan Investment and Loan Corp (DIAL Corp), The Foundation for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, the Diocese of Arlington Scholarship Foundation, and the Catholic Investment Trust of Arlington. The Department also provides accounting support for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington (CCDA). The Department's mission is to provide accurate and timely financial statements and analysis that not only meets generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), but also assists Senior Management and various committees in making decisions for each entity.
The Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining, analyzing, and auditing the general ledger and financial reporting for one or more entities. In addition, the Accounting Manager provides daily supervision to one or more members of the Accounting staff. In this leadership position, the Accounting Manager is expected to always be searching for ways to improve and/or automate accounting processes, operations, analysis, and reporting.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
• Maintain, analyze, and audit a major segment (accounting operation) of the general ledger of one or more entities; produce accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure that the transactions in all major segments are accounted for fully, accurately, and timely as well as properly authorized and documented. Regularly review internal accounting controls and processes to ensure that assets are safeguarded.
• Maintain fixed assets records in Dynamics GP, to include creating cards, monthly depreciation and disposal of assets.
• Meet at least monthly with Accounting Director to report on and review monthly financial results of entities.
• Participate in year-end closing and annual audit responsibilities, including account reconciliations, accruals, audit schedules and preparation of audited financial statements.
• Supervision of one or more members of the Accounting staff; includes preparing/approving work schedules; directing and auditing work; training; and conducting performance evaluations.
• Coordinate and lead in documentation of policies, procedures, and processes.
• Ensure that existing accounting methods and processes are GAAP and tax compliant as well as current with FASB and applicable laws.
• Assist in identifying processes, operations, analysis, and/or reporting that need improvement and/or automation; lead efforts to implement appropriate changes.
• Work with senior financial management and supported offices to develop and implement appropriate financial policies and procedures; respond to accounting and financial management questions and requests for information; provide guidance and interpretation of policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge/Skills: Thorough understanding of generally acceptable accounting principles. Highly proficient with MS Office Suite (advanced proficiency in Excel) as well as Dynamics GP accounting software and related financial report writers; familiarity with iMIS a plus. Ability to use office machines including personal computer, adding machine/calculator, and copier/scanner/fax devices. Strong problem-solving ability and an aptitude for numbers. Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and prioritize, and self-manage. Project and deadline orientation a must. Must have a good command of the English language, both oral and written, as well as strong interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Years and Types of Experience: Must have a minimum of five years accounting related work experience, including at least two years of non-profit accounting and financial reporting experience. Minimum of two years supervisory experience required.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in working for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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• Pay TypeSalary
• Travel RequiredNo
• Required EducationBachelor's Degree
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