Accounting Analyst

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Diocese of Charlotte is seeking an Accounting Analyst for our Accounting Department in order to further the wide-ranging work of our ministries, parishes, and schools. Overall, this position will work closely with the Assistant Controller to provide financial support for 3 Diocesan Entities: 1) Central Administration - which reports administrative activities and ministries, 2) DL Catholic - which holds funds on deposit from Diocese entities & Parishes and uses these funds to invest for the benefit of the Diocese as well as provide loans as needed, and 3) Diocese Foundation - which administers funds for endowments created for educational, religious, and charitable purposes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare journal entries and complete account reconciliations for assigned entities
• Support monthly financial statement variance reporting
• Distribute monthly financial statements to Diocesan departments and quarterly savings reports to Parishes
• Initiate wire transfers and ACH transactions through banking software
• Prepare quarterly Investment Reports
• Facilitate deposits and withdrawals for Parish savings accounts
• Prepare Sales & Use Tax returns & refund reports
• Assist with stock gift transactions and reporting
• Support the annual planning process and assist with departmental reviews and templates
• Assist with annual audit - prepare necessary reports and pull selected files
• Maintain accounting procedures and standard work

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform similar job-related duties as assigned.
• Perform Ad-hoc analysis and provide accounting support to Diocesan leadership

Requirements

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience

• Minimum of three years’ related experience

Skills

• Proficient with Excel and accounting software
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and delivering a quality work product on time.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to concisely and effectively convey results of analysis both orally and in written format.
• Detail oriented, well organized, and able to manage multiple and conflicting priorities under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal control procedures.

Physical

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s Responsibilities.
• Ability to work in an office environment