Title: Accounting Associate Status: Full Time Salary: $45000 - $52000/yr Primary function of this position The Accounting Associate performs all functions related to the processing and payment of expenditures in accounts payable and accounts receivable for multiple parishes and cross-trained where applicable in other functional areas. Essential Functions Data entry of all accounts payable invoices and check requests Generate all accounts payable checks Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliation Perform accounting functions for accounts receivable Calculate and generate all monthly invoices and statements Reconcile all receivables ensuring they are properly recorded cash payments are properly posted and making appropriate adjustments as needed Prepare and post all accrual journal entries Interfaces with parishes and other Archdiocesan related organizations and departments regarding billing questions and handling of related billing issues Communicate with vendors and business manager as needed to answer questions and ensure the integrity of accounts payable information Obtain payment approval from parish priests and/or business managers Coordinate and process all accounts payable mailings including checks statements etc.. Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications Strong MS Office computer skills and Financial/Accounting software Good verbal and written communication skills required Outstanding problem-solving abilities Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices Knowledge of analysis and reporting of financial data Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality handling highly sensitive material Education Training and/or Experience Minimum of an Associate Degree in accounting and/or at least 2-3yrs accounting work experience preferred Travel Required Travel to parishes as needed Contact: Marylu Villarreal Mission Support Director P: 313.965.4450 ext 317 E: This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Accounting Associate
