General Accounting Manager

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the monthly close cycle and prepare timely financial statements

Create and review journal entries, payables, and receivables for all entities managed by the diocese

Analyze the financial statements and accounts to explain variances and identify unusual trends or transactions

Maintain the general ledger’s account structure and coordination of the budget process

Distribute financial reports on investment activities and performance to stakeholders

Process payroll and benefits payments for assigned entities

Support critical Finance functions including cash management, accounts receivables, safeguarding of assets, and approved disbursements

Lead, train, and support the accounting team to implement efficiency.

Provide assistance to churches with accounting or tax questions

Engage with the external auditors to support the audit process and ensure completion of the audited financial statements

Collaborate with other teams to execute best practices and support the diocese's vision

Ability to take on additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Certified Public Accountant (or in progress)

2-4 years of relevant experience in financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, reviewing of the activities of AR and AP activities.

Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to interpret regulations.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to coach, collaborate and maintain a positive attitude when interacting with employees.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical and Mental demands and Work environment

The physical and mental demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.

Physical and Mental demands: Regularly see, talk, listen and easily remember things, any one of which could last for extended hours; stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 15 lbs.

Have face to face interactions with others throughout the workday; handle frequent interruptions

Easily follow instructions oral and written instructions; sustain concentration; and make quick and accurate decisions

Perform under circumstances of emotional stress, such as yet not limited to, stress from work deadlines, employee complaints, work complexity, competing priorities and occasional under staffing

Work environment: The work takes place almost entirely indoors in office environment

The setting is moderately noisy due to employee traffic and ongoing phone calls

The work requires the continuous use of telephones, computers, copiers, and similar business devices