Staff Accountant (Programs) - Financial Services Department

Location: Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Financial Services Department 

Status: Exempt, Full Time

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Financial Services Department is seeking a Senior Accountant that will thrive and foster collaboration to meet program accounting and reporting deadlines. This position provides a great opportunity for professional growth and to make an impact on the organization and greater community served. As a Senior Accountant you will be entrusted with working on the general accounting, operation financials in collaboration with program team members, cross-functional financial services members, and Archdiocese personnel within operational and ministry departments. You will have exposure to a variety of entities and frameworks under the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, corporations, charitable fund and annual appeal. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

 

Transactional

 

• Reconcile bank accounts and record payment applications
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reporting activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations and full-cycle accounting (Assets, Liabilities, Revenue, Expenses)
• Crosstrain with other Financial Services team members to provide back up for key responsibilities
• Perform ad hoc assignments, as necessary

 

Compliance and Reporting

 

• Assist with third party independent audits and reviews
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), non-profit accounting standards, and relevant regulations
• Maintain company policies and procedures and desktop procedure documentation
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure reporting accuracy

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• At least four years of related work experience
• Desire to learn and expand skill set

 

Preferred Certifications and Experience

 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Knowledge and application of nonprofit fund accounting

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

Knowledge of:

 

• Unique needs of mission-driven organizations
• Mid-tier or large ERP system, preferably Navigator
• Integrating generative artificial intelligence into financial services department workflows
• Reconciliation software or similar systems

 

Skills in:

 

• Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)
• Leadership and Coaching
• Responsiveness as a service provider to cross-functional departments and external parties
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Emotional intelligence and integrity

 

Ability to:

 

• Multi-task and manage shifting priorities and deadlines
• Collaborate in a team environment and work independently
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues and situations and propose and implement recommendations and solutions.

 

 

Physical and Environmental Requirements

 

• Ability to lift to 20 lbs.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time daily, stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach above and below shoulder level, push, pull, grasp, or twist on an intermittent basis. 
• Utilization of keyboard, phone equipment and other offic