Finance Manager

Job Description

Parish and School Business Manager
Located in Aiken, SC, the Parish and School Business Manager keeps St. Mary Help of Christians' financial house in order. Because the Parish is a moral leader in the Aiken community, he/she must exhibit exemplary ethical and legal performance, controls and reporting in the financial area. The Parish and School Business Manager performs a key role in maintaining the integrity of St. Mary campus through oversight of financial policies, requirements, and processes. The ideal candidate is with a BA in Accounting or comparable degree and at least 1 years' experience or equivalent years in a similar position.
The Parish and School Business Manager also completes the role by:
• Reporting the financial status of ongoing programs and/or new initiatives
• Produce and maintain general ledger with monthly financial reports to the principal, diocese, and school/parish finance committee
• Supervises the accounts receivable/human resource and accounts payable
• Maintaining cemetery records and issuing contracts/internment rights
• Accuracy and precision in working in Serenic Accounting Program, Our Sunday, Visitor Online Giving Program, FACTS, Excel, PDS [Parish Data System], MSWord, and using the internet
• A thorough working knowledge of GAAP [Generally Accepted Accounting Principles], financial, and general business practices.
• General office management and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality where required
• Draft and present the annual Parish and School fiscal budgets for consideration and approval
• Prepare Parish and School financial reports for pastor

About the Employer

As a parish of the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, the mission of Saint Mary Help of Christians is to share the fullness of the Gospel to all we encounter in our lives by equipping disciples to create and strengthen a personal relationship with Christ. By the grace of God, we are called to strive for personal holiness, participate fully in the vibrant life of the Church's Tradition and transform the world.