Accountant

Job Title: Accountant
Full-Time:Benefits Eligible
Location: Diocese of Columbus (Downtown offices)

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Sr. Accountant and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Columbus Diocese the Accountant works to ensure financial records are accurate and up to date. Provides accounting support for diocesan offices and agencies as well as parishes and schools when required. Performs various duties in the area of cash disbursements and cash receipts payroll and related functions. Records accounting transactions and performs account analysis. Recognizes the value of financial data in planning and operational control. The position is expected to use personal judgment in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Finance Office.
This job description reflects managements assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies procedures and guidelines outlined in the parish policy and procedures manuals.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Sr. Accountant in financial and administrative matters.
2. Perform assigned bank reconciliations monthly.
3. Prepare regular and closing monthly quarterly and annual journal entries of assigned funds/budgets handled by the Finance Office.
4. Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly.
5. Maintain savings and loan accounts for Diocesan entities in the Parish Aid Fund which includes but not limited to A/P A/R invoicing record keeping and correspondence.
6. Pay authorized invoices for agencies and offices.
7. Account for all deposits ensuring all designations/restrictions are appropriately accounted for.
8. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for diocesan agencies and offices.
9. Prepare monthly financial statements; analyze reports for variances from budget; prepare daily cash report and ensure restricted funds are properly accounted.
10. Process investment transactions under the supervision of the Controller.
11. Assist in fiscal year-end accounting and in annual audit.
12. Share filing functions for the Finance Office.
13. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Senior Accountant.
14. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for this job.

Other Position Responsibilites:
1. Complies with federal state and local safety laws.
2. Maintains a neat and safe work area.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position 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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required: Compliance with BCI&I background checks and completion of Protecting Gods Children program.

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience: 1-3 years of experience in financial systems and accounting practices.

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.

Language skills: Strong oral and written communication skills are required; ability to read and comprehend instructions write correspondence and memos.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Working Environment: The ability to maintain all information highly confidential.