JOB IDENTIFICATION

Organization: Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth
Reports to: Assistant, Financial Administrator
Status: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

Operating with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality, the Bookkeeper is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the overall financial and bookkeeping functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 plus completion of accounting, bookkeeping diploma or certification
• Minimum 3 years experience in an accounting/bookkeeping role
• Strong knowledge of software such as QuickBooks
• Demonstrated above average written and oral communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Able to prioritize and work well in a multi-task environment and as part of a team with the ability to shift smoothly between and among different initiatives
• Able to demonstrate experience working with different communication media (e.g. print media, email, MS Office, Excel, PDF) written and telephone.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong mathematical skills and aptitude
• Skills and/or prior experience in financial/budget management

OTHER DUTIES:

• Occasional visit to parishes
• Ensure parish financial internal controls are being adhered to
• Assist in annual diocesan audit
• Assist and/or prepare diocesan parish consolidated reports and analysis
• Other duties as assigned