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Archdiocese of Detroit

Parish Accounting Services Payable Clerk

Archdiocese of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Parish Accounting Services Payable Clerk Join to apply for the Parish Accounting Services Payable Clerk role at Archdiocese of Detroit.

Are you a talented, hardworking, joyful missionary disciple? Join the Archdiocese of Detroit and be part of a mission-driven community where your work contributes to unleashing the Gospel throughout southeast Michigan. Our workplace culture integrates faith with professional growth, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in a Catholic environment. Enjoy a generous paid time off package and an employer‑paid pension plan with eligibility just after five years. If you’re passionate about serving the Church and seeking employment with mission‑oriented work and exceptional benefits, apply today!

The Parish Accounting Services Payable Clerk performs all functions related to the processing and payment of expenditures in accounts payable for multiple parishes and is cross‑trained, where applicable, in other functional areas within Parish Accounting Services.

Essential Functions

Review all invoices and check requests for proper account coding and approval

Data entry of all accounts payable invoices and check requests

Generate all accounts payable checks

Record transactions for online payments

Reconcile accounts payable reports to the general ledger on a regular basis

Communicate with vendors and personnel within Parish Accounting Services to answer questions and ensure the integrity of accounts payable information

Obtain payment approval from parish priests and/or business managers

Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger account reconciliations as needed

Coordinate and process all accounts payable mailings including checks, statements, etc.

Required Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products with a special emphasis on Excel

Ability to operate accounting software

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Outstanding problem‑solving abilities

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data

Sound judgment in decision making and high ethical and integrity standards when handling privileged AOD financial matters

Travel required : Travel to and from AOD parishes and schools.

Required Education and Experience : An associate degree in accounting, along with one to two years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or a similar field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer and does not illegally discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other legally protected status. The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

For any questions, please contact Melissa Samaan, Human Resources Specialist, at samanah.melissa@aod.org or (313) 237‑4683.

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