Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Description

Position Summary: The Accounts Payable Accountant for the Diocese of Charleston is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable process for multiple clients, ensuring all vendor invoices are accurately processed, payments are completed in a timely manner, and financial records remain compliant with accounting standards. The accountant will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused team environment. The accountant will be a critical member of the Parish Accounting Services team, ensuring proper financial stewardship of our parishes, schools, and ministries, while in alignment with diocesan policies and Catholic principles.

Classification: Exempt Reports To: Manager, Parish Accounting Services

Essential Job Functions:
• General Ledger Posting
o Maintain and update the general ledger by accurately recording financial transactions
o Ensure proper coding of expenses in accordance with accounting standards
o Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including 1099 processing, journal entries and account reconciliations
• Accounts Payable
o Process and record accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices
o Assist with month-end closing ensuring all payables are recorded in a timely manner
o Perform vendor file maintenance
• Payroll
o Process payroll within ADP for clients or post payroll entries as needed based upon appropriate segregation of duties
• Process Improvement and Modernization
o Automate and improve standard operating procedures
o Assist in project work needed for process transformation
• Financial Analysis
o Perform financial analysis of client entities and make recommendations and plans for remediation of errors and deficiencies

Requirements:
• Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in accounting, financial analysis, planning, budgeting or related roles.
• Command of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong financial analysis skills, with a focus on identifying trends and projections.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Strong adopter of new technology required.
• Ability to self-start and be a critical thinker is desirable.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: The candidate should have knowledge of how to use copier, fax machine, phone, and postage machine. A driver's license is required to occasionally run errands, pick up supplies for events, etc. This position involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands and feet, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, reaching above shoulders, and tasting/smelling at least 1/3 of the time. The candidate should also be able to lift up to 25 lbs in order to move files, purchase supplies, carry materials to events, etc.

About the Employer

The Chancery exists to serve the mission of the Bishop of Charleston to teach, sanctify, and govern the Catholic Church in South Carolina. Led by the Bishop, the Chancery supports the clergy, religious, and lay faithful in fulfilling the Great Commission given to us by the Lord Jesus.