Accountant at Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St Joseph

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Ledger, Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Budget Monitoring, Amortization, Accruals, Financial Analysis, Communication Skills, Professionalism

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description Position: Accountant Status: Full time, non-exempt Reports to: Director of Accounting Position Objective The Bright Futures Fund is seeking an Accountant that will support the financial data requirements for schools in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph who are served by the Bright Futures Fund. This is a full-time position based on 40 hours per week. Essential Duties Review all bank deposit documentation for accuracy and proper coding Process payroll Review all accounts payable presented for proper coding Review and reconcile tuition contracts and payments Develop schedules for amortization and accruals as needed Prepare and record general ledger journal entries Reconcile and prepare supporting documentation monthly for all balance sheet accounts Prepare monthly financial statements, including commentary, as prescribed Work with staff, Finance Council and/or School Board to prepare and monitor budgets as prescribed May present financial reports or narratives to finance councils and school boards as needed Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial management reports, technical procedures and government regulations Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from school, parish finance councils, Diocesan Education Office and Finance Office Management Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages Earn trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions Use strong verbal and/or written communication skills to exchange information clearly and concisely and deliver concepts, opinions and ideas in a professional manner Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with little oversight Take personal responsibility and act with urgency to meet individual and organizational commitments, including going beyond what the job typically requires Promote a sense of collaboration and teamwork; share information and learning; keep others informed to help promote Diocesan strategy and goals Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual respect Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting of equivalent experience One or more years related experience in general ledger, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and cash receipts Working knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Working knowledge of Sage Intacct preferred Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays. Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to start date.

Responsibilities

The Accountant supports financial data requirements for schools by managing payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger entries. They are also responsible for preparing monthly financial statements and collaborating with boards to monitor budgets.