Accountant

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Serving a region of 10 surrounding counties plus the city of St. Louis since 1826, the Archdiocese of St. Louis supports a vibrant Catholic community across more than 150 parishes. Our Shared Accounting Services team plays a vital role in this mission by empowering pastors and parish staff to focus on ministry-providing the financial expertise that safeguards parish resources and ensures faithful stewardship.

We are seeking a mission-driven Accountant to join our growing team and support the financial operations of assigned parishes. If you value meaningful work, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for professional development, we'd love to meet you

Job Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Prepare timely, accurate monthly financial statements for assigned parishes.
• Review bank deposits, accounts payable, tuition contracts, and other parish transactions for accuracy and proper coding.
• Record journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts each month.
• Develop amortization and accrual schedules as needed.
• Assist parish staff and Finance Councils with annual budgets and financial understanding.
• Occasionally present financial reports to pastors or finance councils
• Contribute to a team dedicated to improving parish financial stewardship and viability across the Archdiocese.

Job Requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 1+ year of experience in general ledger, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, or related areas
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to interpret technical procedures and basic financial calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, email, and QuickBooks (or willingness to learn)
• A team-oriented mindset and willingness to support the mission of the Catholic Church

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Meaningful work that directly supports parish ministries
• Collaborative, supportive accounting team
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Organization with nearly 200 years of service in the St. Louis region

Reporting Structure

This position reports to a Manager of Shared Accounting Services at our Hazelwood Curia office.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.


Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.


Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.