Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Essential Functions of the Accounting Assistant:

The Diocese of Grand Island's Accounting Assistant is responsible for receiving and processing deposits from the various ministries and contracted entities and inputting all information into the Diocese accounting system. The Accounting Assistant also keeps track of all accounts receivable for the Diocese and related entities, processes accounts payable for the Diocese and associated entities, and provides clerical and accounting support to the Finance Office of the Diocese.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
• Prepares bank deposits of cash receipts of the diocese and related corporations.
• Reconcile amounts received with documentation provided by the ministries and entities
• Performs data processing for accounting systems and other data processing systems.
• Responsible for assisting with processing account payables for the Diocese and related entities.
• Participate in staff retreats and continuing education.
• Assists in promoting a positive and hospitable office climate.
• Participate in annual audit process
• Participates in annual budget process
• Other duties assigned by the Diocesan Finance Director.

Qualifications and Requirements:
• Preferred practicing Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the teachings and mission of the Church.
• Being organized and detail-oriented
• Prefer 5-7years of accounting experience in non-profits preferred.
• Accounts payable and receivable experience.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in personal computers, word processing, and accounting applications.
• Ability to communicate well with people by telephone and in person.

Physical Performance Elements:
• Ability to use a computer keyboard for up to 7 hours/day
• Ability to sit for up to 7 hours/day
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

About the Employer

The Diocese of Grand Island operates under the direction of Bishop Joseph G. Hanefeldt in his role as shepherd and teacher. Consisting of over 42,000 square miles in central and western Nebraska the Church is a true cross section of age, race and economic background, yet we are truly one in the faith and family of Christ. As members of a universal Church, we live and practice our faith in our parishes and homes. We share this wonderful gift, not only with those we see everyday, but with others throughout our diocese. It is this faith that we are called to live in a manner that reflects Christ in our midst.