Accountant

Summary/Objective: The Senior Accountant provides comprehensive accounting andfinancial managementsupport to the Office of Finance of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison and its affiliated organizations. The positionis responsible formaintainingaccuratefinancial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, supporting strategic financial decision-making, and deliveringtimelyfinancial reporting. This role requires professionalism, integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church. Essential Job Functions: Prepare, review, and ensure thetimelyissuance ofaccuratefinancial statements. Oversee banking, cash management, and treasury activities to ensure effective stewardship of financial resources.Perform bank reconciliations monthly. Prepare andmaintainrecurring and non-recurring general ledger journal entries. Ensure allreporting andaccounting activitiescomply withGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) requirements. Generate, analyze, and distribute management reports to support organizational decision-making.Assistin the development of budgets and budget-to-actual variance reporting. Maintain proper internal control functions. Assistintheevaluation,development,and implementation of new proceduresand resourcesto enhancedepartmentefficiency. Maintain financial software applicationsand accounting records. Communicate professionally withdiocesan departments, parishes, affiliated organizations, vendors, and other external contacts. Assistwithadditionalaccounting, administrative, and operationalfunctionsto support the Office of Finance. Required Competencies: Strivesto personally know, love, and serve Jesus Christ through active participation in the life of the Catholic Church. Publicly professesand followsCatholic teachings as proclaimed by the Magisterium of the Church. Strong interpersonal skillsand ability tocollaborateeffectivelyand joyfully with people from diverse backgrounds. Contributesto a positive working environment through words andactions andmaintainsa positive and professional demeanor. Demonstratesintegrity, accountability,attention to detail,andcommitmentto excellence. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Maintains strict confidentialityregardingall sensitive parish and diocesan matters. Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, andadapt to changing organizational needs. Consistentlyexhibitshonesty, reliability, discretion, and professionalism in all interactions. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel). Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, orrelatedfield. Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit, religious, or multi-entity organization.Property management experiencea plus. Experience with accounting andfinancial managementsystems; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXTand/orQuickbookspreferred. Strong working knowledge of GAAP, FASB standards, financial reporting, internal controls, and account reconciliations. Work Relationships: Diocesan Finance Officer;Accounting Manager, Accounting Assistant Diocesan Staff Classification: Full time, Exempt Reports to: Diocesan Finance Officer NormalWorkdays& Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm This job description is not designed or intended to be a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofan employee in thisposition. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, at the discretion of the Bishop of Madison. #J-18808-Ljbffr