Accounting Manager
Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Rochester, MN
Job ID#:
4996173958
Posted:
March 4, 2026
Expires:
May 3, 2026
Category:
Accounting/Finance
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
2-5 Years
Education:
Graduate Degree
Base Pay:
Salary
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Job Description
ABOUT USThe Diocese of Winona Rochester supports parishes, schools, and ministries across southern Minnesota.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounting Manager is a senior member of the Finance Office, overseeing general ledger operations, financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and parish financial support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee general ledger and journal entries for diocesan entities and the Pension Plan for Priests.
• Manage month end and year end close and prepare GAAP compliant financial statements.
• Reconcile balance sheet, banking, and investment accounts.
• Oversee payroll processing and financial reporting.
• Lead annual budgeting and financial analysis with the CFO.
• Support diocesan leadership with financial forecasting and KPI reporting.
• Maintain financial policies, internal controls, and assist with audits.
• Coordinate accounting system updates and enhancements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting.
• Proficiency with AccuFund, ParishSOFT, Excel, and Microsoft 365.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• CPA or MBA.
• 5+ years nonprofit/fund accounting experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Work hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Primary location: Chancery Office, Rochester.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to ajajowka@dowr.org.
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About the Employer
The Diocese of Winona-Rochester encompasses the 20 southernmost counties of the state of Minnesota and measures 12,282 square miles of some of the Lord's most beautiful country--bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Dakotas to the west. The diocese includes Blue Earth, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Jackson, Martin, Mower, Murray, Nobles, Olmsted, Pipestone, Rock, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Watonwan, and Winona Counties.The diocese is home to 107 parishes, four high schools, 30 junior high, elementary or preschools, and Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona.