Business Manager/Accountant

Business Manager/Accountant

Reports to: Pastor

Location: San Antonio Parish | Port Charlotte, FL

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Overview

The Parish Business Manager is an administrator in support of the Pastor's responsibilities to the parish and is responsible for the overall operation of a very active Parish within the Diocese of Venice in Florida.

Job Responsibilities

Financial

• Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records and establishes a responsible cash flow management system.
• Prepares, administers, and reviews for the budget process for Parish which is subject to review and/or approval by the Parish Finance Council, as required.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations pertaining to all financial decisions and questions facing Parish.
• Acts as liaison between the parish and the diocese in financial matters and human resources issues
• Maximizes cash management resources.
• Coordinates and reviews parish organizations and ministry funds.
• Performs, maintains and completes full cycle bookkeeping tasks, including A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, and Timekeeping, etc.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Administrative

• Oversees Maintenance, Ministries, IT, Communications and Hospitality at the Parish.
• Maintains and builds strong relationships but internal and external.
• Reviews parish and school staff needs and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Provides professional support to parish staff.
• Oversees the management of the parish staff records.
• Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, worker's compensation with the Diocese general insurance program.
• Oversees staff activities in general.
• Consults with and advises Pastor on business and administrative matters that affect the parish.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• AA or bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Critical thinker, ability to provide analytical approach to managing the facility.
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar position.
• Ability to manage indirect and direct reports through strong leadership skills.
• In depth knowledge of QuickBooks and/or Sage.
• Experience with an automated payroll/timekeeping system.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to handle multi-task simultaneously and work independently.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (word, power point, excel).
• Must pass accounting and competency test provided by the DOV.