Archdiocese of Detroit
Parish Accounting & Financial Analyst
Archdiocese of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Chief Financial Officer - Archdiocese of Detroit
Job Summary / Basic Function Of Position
The Parish Accounting & Financial Analyst is the principal finance/accounting contact to Archdiocesan parishes, school, and other related entities. In addition to providing finance/accounting expertise, the analyst’s main role is to establish relationships with those entities that allows for open, accurate, and transparent information sharing between them and the Archdiocese; this will include the ability to train/coach users on best practices, as well as on Archdiocesan policies/procedures.
Essential Duties And Tasks Required Of This Position
Provide implementation, training, and full, ongoing support for Archdiocesan-approved accounting systems.
Aid Archdiocesan entities in their understanding and proper implementation of financial and administrative polices, procedures, and governmental regulations; includes budget preparation and reporting, financial reporting, payroll processing, internal controls, benefit administration, and other related business operations.
Assist the Regional Moderator and other Curia staff regarding requests for updates on the financial status of entities within the region.
Analyze submitted financials to identify trends, areas of concern, and performance enhancement opportunities.
Create reports and tools that will aid in analyzing data, as well as presenting it to Archdiocesan entities in a clear and understandable format.
Become a subject-matter expert in various Archdiocesan projects, so as to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in completing said projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ability to build relationships, establish trust and credibility, demonstrate competency, and maintain those relationships
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or a related field with an accounting minor)
Three to five years of accounting experience, with a focus on budgeting and financial analysis
Prior parish/school accounting or not-for-profit accounting experience is a plus
Highly developed skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams; ability to create/manipulate data via programming means (i.e., macros) is highly desirable
Experience with financial accounting software is required; knowledge of Sage Intacct is a plus
Must be able to attend night/weekend meetings, when necessary
Ability to travel throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Religious Institutions
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The Parish Accounting & Financial Analyst is the principal finance/accounting contact to Archdiocesan parishes, school, and other related entities. In addition to providing finance/accounting expertise, the analyst’s main role is to establish relationships with those entities that allows for open, accurate, and transparent information sharing between them and the Archdiocese; this will include the ability to train/coach users on best practices, as well as on Archdiocesan policies/procedures.
Essential Duties And Tasks Required Of This Position
Provide implementation, training, and full, ongoing support for Archdiocesan-approved accounting systems.
Aid Archdiocesan entities in their understanding and proper implementation of financial and administrative polices, procedures, and governmental regulations; includes budget preparation and reporting, financial reporting, payroll processing, internal controls, benefit administration, and other related business operations.
Assist the Regional Moderator and other Curia staff regarding requests for updates on the financial status of entities within the region.
Analyze submitted financials to identify trends, areas of concern, and performance enhancement opportunities.
Create reports and tools that will aid in analyzing data, as well as presenting it to Archdiocesan entities in a clear and understandable format.
Become a subject-matter expert in various Archdiocesan projects, so as to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in completing said projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ability to build relationships, establish trust and credibility, demonstrate competency, and maintain those relationships
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or a related field with an accounting minor)
Three to five years of accounting experience, with a focus on budgeting and financial analysis
Prior parish/school accounting or not-for-profit accounting experience is a plus
Highly developed skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams; ability to create/manipulate data via programming means (i.e., macros) is highly desirable
Experience with financial accounting software is required; knowledge of Sage Intacct is a plus
Must be able to attend night/weekend meetings, when necessary
Ability to travel throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Religious Institutions
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