Accountant for Parish

St. Gabriel Parish, located in Windsor Mill, Maryland, is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time Accountant. The Accountant provides comprehensive support primarily to the Pastor in the oversight and direct management of the financial activities of the Parish. This is an 18 hour weekly, non-benefit eligible position.

Essential Functions

Financial - Oversee and directly manage the financial processes of the parish, to include:

• Maintaining an accurate and complete accounting system.  Timely reconciliation of all accounts
• Recording and depositing of Parish revenue from all sources
• Timely and accurate payment and recording of all expenses, including pastorate shared expenses
• Accurate completion of payroll and payroll related tax matters, as well as recording of employee leave balances
• Accurate and timely recording of all revenue and expenses related to rental properties
• Accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports both internally and to the Archdiocese of Baltimore
• Implement and oversee internal control structure and ensure that controls function properly, in all process areas, including but not limited to: revenue collection, vendor payments, payroll, bank account monitoring and maintenance, financial reporting, governance and programs and organizations
• Ensure that all process areas have the appropriate segregation of incompatible duties and where necessary risk migrating controls have been implemented
• Present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the Pastor, Pastoral Council, Finance Committee, Corporators, and other required parties
• Utilize financial data to consult with Pastor and appropriate parties on matters of stewardship, fundraising and capital needs, and expense control
• Interpret monthly, quarterly, and annual financial trends and apply those trends where appropriate for strategic planning
• Review the allocation of shared expenses annually and ensure continued reasonableness and appropriateness
• Prepare and administer annual operating and capital Parish budgets and present to appropriate parties for review; monitor budget vs. actual on income and expenses and recommend necessary and timely adjustments
• Perform all preparatory tasks for Parish audits; work with Archdiocesan and external Audit entities to complete audits and to implement recommendations
• Serve as a Liaison with Archdiocesan offices on financial management and audit

 

 

Administrative - Assist in the operation of the parish to ensure that all activities, staff and volunteers support the Mission of the Church and Parish, to include:

• Ensure proper maintenance and usage of the Ministry Platform (MP) census system
• Oversee the various aspects of grant applications and administration
• Assist in the hiring and selection of personnel as directed by Pastor and according to Archdiocesan Human Resources and Office of Child and Youth Protection policies

  

 

 Stewardship and Development — Support the advancement initiatives of the parish to ensure they support the ministry needs of the parish as well as funding of future parish initiatives and capital projects:

• Monitor trends in stewardship (weekly giving, capital campaign giving, etc.)
• Recommend to Pastor ways to increase parishioner donations of time, talent, and treasure to ensure that the Mission of the Church and the Parish can be met

 

 

 

 Other Tasks — As part of the parish leadership team, the Accountant may be asked at times to take on other responsibilities and tasks important to the mission of the parish.  The Accountant will be expected to ensure that the appropriate resources are in place to satisfactorily complete these responsibilities and tasks.

Position Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in accounting with at least five years experience 
• Understanding of and ability to support the operation and mission of the Catholic Church
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills