Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

St. Joseph is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to support accurate financial operations through the processing, reconciliation, tracking, and reporting of accounting transactions. This position plays an important role in maintaining financial records, resolving discrepancies, preparing reports, and providing excellent service to parishioners school/EEC families, and staff.

The ideal candidate is dependable, analytical, and committed to accuracy while working collaboratively with internal teams and external contacts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review, reconcile, compile, track, and process accounting transactions involving cash, checks, ACH payments, Venmo, and other approved payment methods in accordance with established procedures.
• Analyze revenues, expenditures, reimbursements, and account information to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
• Research, identify, and correct accounting errors and discrepancies.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts to resolve financial discrepancies and exchange information.
• Explain financial policies, procedures, and requirements to staff as needed.
• Prepare standard and customized financial reports, including account balances, cost summaries, and other requested analyses.
• Assist with fiscal period opening and closing processes.
• Support preparation of financial documents, budgets, and management reports by compiling and summarizing financial and statistical information.
• Prepare cost, staffing, and utilization analyses as needed.
• Maintain organized financial records, files, and documentation.
• Gather, organize, and compile records to support departmental needs.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned based on organizational needs.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in accounts receivable, bookkeeping, accounting, financial administration, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to reconcile accounts, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial information with professionalism.
• Must successfully complete required reference and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, church, or mission-driven organization preferred.
• Experience with accounting software, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes preferred.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) credential or progress toward CPA certification is highly desirable.