What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge?
General Statement of Duties
The Accountant is responsible is for working directly with diocesan Accounting Services Manager to support and train parish, school, and agency bookkeepers with payroll processing, recording of transactions, financial reporting, implementation of diocesan financial policies, and process payroll as needed or regularly for assigned locations.
Education and Experience Requirements
The Accountant is responsible is for working directly with diocesan Accounting Services Manager to support and train parish, school, and agency bookkeepers with payroll processing, recording of transactions, financial reporting, implementation of diocesan financial policies, and process payroll as needed or regularly for assigned locations.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Three to five years of related experience required.
- Knowledge of financial statements, general ledger, account and bank reconciliations, budgeting, accounting software, payroll, payroll taxes, and payroll software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use current software being used by the diocese, i.e., Microsoft Office 365, email, online conferencing. webinars and other mass communication tools.
- Strong professional and interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others on all levels both orally and in writing.
- Self-directed, ability to exercise good judgment in handling difficult and/or sensitive situations, ability to maintain strict level of confidentiality and discretion, ability to exercise good organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage projects and multiple priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain friendly and cooperative relations with employees, clergy, and parishes, schools, and other organizations the diocese supports.