Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Accounting & Payroll Clerk is a hybrid position which splits time between two different functional areas in order to further support the wide-ranging work of our ministries, parishes, and schools, including: 1) cash receipts processing of contributions and donations to the diocese, and 2) maintenance and processing of payroll records in an timely and accurate manner.
Key Responsibilities
Cash Receipts
- Record all cash receipts in Raisers Edge (charitable gift/donation software) for various Diocesan programs
- Prepare journal entries generated from Raisers Edge in General Ledger
- Batch mail remittances from Diocesan Support Appeal and other campaigns & collections
- Process on-line gifts via EFT/credit card
- Record transactions with Diocesan Entities for: periodic assessments, 2nd collections, health insurance, etc.
Payroll
- Processes payroll for a select portion of diocesan entities through an online payroll system, being sure to meet required deadlines
- Reviews all timesheets for accuracy and proper authorization
- Reviews all check registers and payroll reports before finalizing the process.
- Sends monthly reports to department heads listing employee vacation and sick balances.
- Invoices related entities on a monthly basis for special payroll processing
- Maintains all employee payroll records in the strictest of confidence
Other Responsibilities
- Update financial reports using Excel
- Assist with various related accounting duties as assigned
Requirements
Education
- Associate degree in Accounting preferred, but not required
Experience
- Minimum two years of related experience in payroll, preferably with Paylocity
- Two+ years of related experience in Cash Receipts/Accounts Receivable preferred, but not required
Skills
- Prior work experience using Excel and accounting software
- Ability to work both independently and with a team
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Detail oriented and well organized
