What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Charge Bookkeeper/Accountant position at DIOCESE OF GREAT FALLS - BILLINGS?
Purpose of Position:
To support the mission of the Bishop in his administrative oversight of the temporal goods of the Diocese by serving as a member of the business office support staff.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Maintain and update financial records, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare and post deposits with proper cash handling safeguards.
• Invoicing of various customer types.
• Pay all debts on time, code and enter all invoices, prepare checks for signature.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Conduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Generate financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Review financial statements for accuracy.
• Occasional diocesan activities may require participation in non-routine duties including other duties as requested by Controller or CFO.
Core Competencies:
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and use of discretion.
• Skilled in account reconciliation, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve.
• Able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities.
• Must be flexible with the ability to work independently.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, written, and verbal communication skills, including ability to produce clear, concise reports, letters and correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, shares information and ideas with others, and has good listening skills.
• Able to work with others in a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Minimum Requirements:
• 5 years of full charge bookkeeping experience.
• Safe Environment background check & related training completed
2. Desired Requirements:
• Associates Degree in Accounting
• Fund Accounting experience in a not-for-profit environment.
• Valid Montana Driver’s License
• An active practicing Roman Catholic
Work Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Office environment. Normal (8am-5pm) work week is Monday through Friday.
• This position functions in an office environment that will have interruptions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Travel to and from parish and school sites may be needed.