St. Maria Goretti

Why Join Our Team?

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Mission-driven work
• Collaborative parish and school environment
• Opportunity to use professional skills in service of the Church
• Growing, vibrant Catholic parish and school community
• Paid time off and 403(b) retirement benefits

A Successful Candidate Will:

• Be motivated by faithful stewardship and service to the Church.
• Demonstrate exceptional discretion and confidentiality.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and work independently.
• Build collaborative relationships with clergy, staff, volunteers, vendors, and parishioners.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support and advance the mission of St. Maria Goretti Parish and School.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records, prepare journal entries, and perform bank, investment, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing procedures, including preparation of reconciliations, schedules, 1099 tax forms, and other supporting accounting activities.
• Manage the accounts payable process, including vendor invoice processing, employee expense reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, payment preparation and distribution (checks and ACH), vendor record maintenance, and resolution of payment-related discrepancies.
• Prepare recurring financial and budget reports and assist with annual audits, reviews, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Administer parish and school licensing, permitting, and event insurance requirements, including gaming commission reporting, permit renewals, and related compliance documentation.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with diocesan policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with clergy, staff, volunteers, vendors, and parishioners to resolve financial questions and support accurate financial reporting.

Professional Expectations

• Participate in staff meetings, prayer opportunities, and parish functions as appropriate.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding parish, school, employee, vendor, donor, and financial information.
• Participate in orientation, training, and formation regarding the Catholic mission of St. Maria Goretti, applicable policies, and the role of financial stewardship in supporting the Church’s ministry.
• Success in this position is measured not only by technical accuracy and timeliness, but also by integrity, stewardship, confidentiality, collaboration, and faithful support of St. Maria Goretti's Catholic mission.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of five years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with a comprehensive computer-based accounting system is required; experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze financial information and perform account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of fund accounting is preferred.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clergy, staff, volunteers, and vendors.

Mission Requirements

• Live and model the faith of Jesus Christ in words and actions.
• Be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a deeply rooted Catholic identity.
• Ability to pass and maintain diocesan safe environment requirements.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay.
• Participation in the diocesan 403(b) retirement plan, including parish matching.

Compensation

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