Accountant for Parish

St. John the Evangelist, Frederick and St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor Catholic Churches are seeking candidates for a full-time Accountant. The Accountant is responsible for day-to-day management of the Pastorate finances. This includes accounts payable, receivables and payroll, processing the incoming and outgoing cash of the Parish, administering staff payroll and related needs, and safeguarding assets through financial analyses and internal control procedures. The Accountant reports to the Finance Manager.

Essential Functions

Financial

• Oversee collection counting process and deposits; schedule and supervise volunteer counting teams
• Process accounts payable weekly, including writing checks, recording checks and filing the backup documentation
• Process payroll bi-weekly, including review of timesheets for accuracy, review resulting payroll reports, prepare journal entries
• Process annual 1099's for vendors, submit to IRS and State
• Prepare various cash, financial and payroll reports
• Accountable for parish funds and responsible for meeting deadlines for bill payments and payroll tax payments to avoid penalties and fees
• Assist Finance Manager in the preparation and presentation of annual budgets
• Attend quarterly Finance Council meetings, and quarterly Corporator Meetings
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports for Finance Council and Corporators
• Assist with the development and implementation of future Capital Campaigns

Human Resources

• Maintain records of employee benefits such as medical/dental coverage, vacation, medical leave, pension, personal leave, retirement
• Responsible for the knowledge of salary and benefits administration and communication, when necessary, to the staff

Administrative

• Ensure compliance with government reporting requirements. Perform administrative tasks to support key responsibilities
• Oversee maintenance contracts for various office equipment
• Facilitate inventory control measures regarding purchasing, maintaining, and recording inventory
• Research various means of Parish efficiency in spending (i.e. phones, supplies)
• Prepare lists for thank-you letters for large contributions, new pledges, non-monetary donations and memorial contributions
• Maintain account payable, payroll and personnel files
• Prepare audit when required

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred and/or significant experience 
• Experience in office environment
• Knowledge of proper accounting and internal control procedures
• Knowledge of government compliance and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of requirements for payroll processing and benefits administration
• Knowledge of Quickbooks Online and ability to learn Ultipro Software for payroll processing
• Familiarity with church environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, subordinates, representatives from all levels of church, civic organizations, business professionals and the general public
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Word
• Ability to multi-task 

Pay Range:  $48,000 - 50,000, Annualized 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information: 

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/