Senior Accountant CPA

Job Overview:

The Congregation of the Mission of St. Vincent De Paul, located in the East Germantown section of Philadelphia, is seeking a qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for a Senior Accountant position. The Congregation is a well-established religious community of Priests and Brothers. This position is located at the administrative headquarters of the Congregation of the Mission, a small nonprofit religious organization, and is fully office-based.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director of Finance in maintaining the financial books and records of the Congregation.

Responsibilities include reconciling all general ledger accounts; managing accounts payable and cash receipts; preparing and recording journal entries; oversight of investment activity; preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; and drafting, distributing, summarizing, and finalizing budgets and year-end reports for senior management approval. The Senior Accountant CPA will also provide support to outside auditors, and complete other accounting and financial projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current CPA license required (applicants without an active CPA license will not be considered)
• Minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with fund accounting software; Sage MIP Fund Accounting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including advanced formulas like VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and accurately manage multiple financial responsibilities

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits program and reports directly to the Executive Director of Finance.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.

This position is not eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses. Preference will be given to applicants in the Philadelphia area.

The Congregation of the Mission, Eastern Province is a Roman Catholic Society of Apostolic Life with 400 years of dedication to the ministry, service and evangelization of the poor and those on the fringe of society. Founded by St. Vincent de Paul in 1617, and more commonly recognized as Vincentians, we have been based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since 1849. Our Mission at the Congregation of the Mission is simple: to help continue the work of St. Vincent De Paul and support the ministry of the priests and brothers who follow in his footsteps.