Catholic Charities of Louisville is the social-service arm of the Archdiocese of Louisville. We provide help and create hope for the poor and vulnerable through a wide range of programs, assisting clients of all races, backgrounds, and beliefs. Catholic Charities of Louisville has established three core values to represent us as an organization and are a gauge for how we work with each other as well as our clients and partners. They are Welcome, Strengthen and Empower. 

Under the direction of the Director of Finance (DOF), the Senior Accountant performs a variety of complex tasks in general areas of accounting, including recording transactions, financial and management reporting, maintenance of the chart of accounts, establishing new funds, analysis and reconciliation of the development and financial systems.

FULL TIME/EXEMPT ROLE: $72K/ANNUAL

GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS: The Senior Accountant is expected to provide financial expertise and to exercise initiative in interpreting policy on financial matters. Exercises administrative judgement and assumes responsibilities for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs and/or quality of service within the organization. The Accountant is accountable for fiscal compliance in accordance with GAAP as well as government accounting standards, Federal laws, regulations and administrative requirements. Is responsible for managing federal grant awards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

1. Understand all financial-related grant or contract compliance requirements. Meet reporting deadlines, both internal and external, support program staff as necessary to maintain compliance.
2. Prepare and record journal entries according to month end checklist, and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
3. Prepare and record bank deposits and journal entries related to cash/check/ACH transactions.
4. Meet established deadlines for work completion
5. Maintain chart of accounts; create new funds and accounts as required or requested by management.
6. Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly financial statements as assigned, management project expenditures reports and other special reports as required or requested by management.
7. Prepares grantor financial reports.
8. Assist MRS and other grant-writers in Budget preparation, budget updates, and budget forecasts.
9. Prepare client assistance items/documentation as assigned by the DOF.
10. Prepare desk instructions on all processes and procedures.
11. Attend meetings with MRS Director, MRS managers, and/or LT as assigned by the DOF.
12. Abide by agency policies and procedures.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply Not-for-profit accounting in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, OMB Circulars A-133, A-110 and A-122.
• Thorough knowledge of automated accounting systems and software expertise with Microsoft Office products.
• The ability to analyze report data, and draw conclusions.
• Must take initiative, be accurate with figures, be well-organized, exercise sound judgment in decision making, and maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantor agencies, subcontractors, vendors, and co-workers.
• Must be able to respond appropriately to deadlines, work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Have the ability to attend meetings which may require overnight travel and/or work outside of established business hours as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Bachelor’s Degree in related field with a minimum of 3 to 5 years accounting experience. Experience working in a non-profit environment that receives Federal Funding is a plus.

Paid Vacation, Sick, and 12 Holidays, Life Insurance, 401K (up to 7% matched)