Job Description

Temporary Accounting Specialist Location San Antonio, TX (Near Northwest area) : Description:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Temporary

Reports To: Senior Accountant

Summary: This position is responsible for developing relationships with parishes, schools, and their entities by promoting a forum for open communication between the parishes/schools and the Pastoral Ministry Center. The Accounting Specialist will review parish and school financial information in a competent, professional, and thorough manner. The Accounting Specialist will assist in training parish/school staff on accounting principles, accounting software, internal controls, and best business practices of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Requirements:

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to parishes and schools in the area of financial management and administration via phone calls, emails, and office visits.
• Assist parishes and schools with their PAS/SAS responsibilities using individual and group training sessions on accounting principles, accounting software, state and federal tax reporting, and business practices of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
• Assist with special schedules and reports as needed for management, including financial statements, year-end reconciliations, and ASF calculations.
• Communicate with parish/school personnel via phone calls, emails, and office visits regarding monthly closing, year-end closing, and budget submission.
• Maintain users in the accounting system.
• Maintain the PSAS directories and accounting system with priest, principal, business manager, and bookkeeper contact information.
• Provide optional bookkeeping and payroll processing services to include deposits, bills/checks, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial reports in the accounting system for parishes/schools, as needed.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.
• Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Associates degree in Business or Accounting

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in all processes of Accounting.

License and Credentials:

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial reporting, and auditing.
• Knowledge and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nonprofits.
• Computer proficient with working knowledge of programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Hands-on experience with ParishSOFT Accounting or any other type of accounting software.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.
• Must have good written and verbal skills.
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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