Parish and School Auditor

Job Description

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Parish and School Auditor to support the Office of Finance.

The Parish and School Auditor supports the Finance Office by performing parish and school internal audits on a cyclical basis, will be an accounting resource and will serve as ParishSoft subject matter expert. The Parish and School Auditor will support the general office administration of the Finance Office as noted below.

Essential Functions:
Internal Auditor (parish, schools, other entities):

1. Performs cyclical parish, school and other entities audits to include review of sound financial policies, implementation of internal controls and compliance with diocesan policies
2. Conducts special audits as needed at the time of pastor assignment changes.
3. Carries out other special audit assignments as necessary in the direction of CFO, Director of Finance, or Internal Audit Manager.
4. Assists formal and informal workshops/training sessions for parish business managers and bookkeepers on diocesan policies, practices and procedures. This may include training and continuing education for priests, parish staff and/or parish finance council members.
5. Reviews annual budgets and year end annual reports (year-end financial statements) for all parishes to ensure compliance with diocesan policy
6. Works with parish bookkeepers to correct financial transactions as needed from reviews, including recommending journal entries and best accounting practices.
7. Works in conjunction with Director of Finance, Internal Audit Manager, and Internal Audit group on communications and education of entity locations, including but not limited to, providing suggestions, comments, updates to Called to Stewardship and other Finance Office policies.

Account Resource and Software Power User (Parish Accounting and Census program)

1. Primary resource, power user, and subject matter expert for parish and school accounting software (ParishSoft), acting as liaison to locations. Work in consultation with Internal Audit Manager with ongoing training to locations.
2. Parish and school resource for day-to-day bookkeeping questions.
3. Assist end users navigating and troubleshooting issues in ParishSoft Accounting. Recommend solutions for incorrect or inefficient workflows
4. Performs other duties as assigned by the CFO, Director of Finance and Internal Audit Manager.

Educational / Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred, at least 3-5 of experience. Non profit and fund accounting preferred. CPA firm experience preferred. CIA or CISA with internal audit experience also considered.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of auditing, accounting, budgeting methods and financial reporting is required. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software; and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Required skills include planning and organization, interpersonal, time management, concise writing, data analysis and attention to detail. Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines, and adapt as needed to changing priorities.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. May require prolonged driving, standing, walking and/or sitting; physical exertion to manually, move, lift, carry, pull or push objects or materials up to 15 pounds; and occasional stooping, bending and reaching.

Working Conditions:

The Parish and School Auditor is a full-time position scheduled for 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Occasionally, extra hours may be required. In state travel is required. Must maintain a good driving record. Hybrid telework is available after orientation period. Overnight travel may be necessary.

PAY GRADE: I Annual

To learn more about the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and who we are please visit richmonddiocese.org

About the Employer

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond has approximately 2800 Lay Employees working throughout the Diocese in almost every function, and we have many opportunities employment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and hold a strong commitment to work/life balance as well as a focus on providing professional opportunities for ongoing success. We are a wonderful organization to consider working for - and we welcome all to apply. It is the policy of the Diocese of Richmond, not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin or handicap.