Parish Accountant FT

Title: Parish Accountant, FT

Reports to: Pastor

Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish | Osprey, FL

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Overview

This position serves an Accountant under the direction of the Pastor and/or Business Manager, this position will handle various aspects of recordkeeping and administrative work both financial and non-financial.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the parish with calls/messages received and follow-up.

• Coordinate with pastor and volunteers and for upcoming events.

• Supports the Parish by entering all approved invoices into Quickbooks

• Handles all paperwork pertaining to vendors, including general recordkeeping, W9s, etc.

• Attends and records minutes from monthly Finance Council Meetings.

• Enters information into the proprietary information system (Parishsoft).

• Manages mailings regarding vendor checks, monthly envelopes to Parishioner’s, etc.

• Handles mailings consisting of acknowledgement letters, annual statements, etc.

• Other general office work as assigned

Requirements:

• AA or BA in Accounting or Business Administration.

• 3-5 years of experience in an office setting preferably within an accounting business.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Quickbooks.

• Strong computer skills and hands on knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to quickly understand various databases.

• Outstanding time management and organizational skills.

• Excellent communications skills both written and oral.

• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion.

• Must pass Diocesan accounting and QuickBooks test.

• Ability to clear a FBI Level II background screening.