Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Pastoral Center – Bloomfield, CT The Archdiocese of Hartford has an opening for a Staff Accountant with a primary work location in Bloomfield. This role will require regular travel to schools and parishes across Hartford, New Haven, and Litchfield counties to provide accounting and business management support. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for working with pastors and/or school administrators on all manner of accounting and business management functions.
Responsible for the timely and accurate recording of entity financial transactions and reconciliation of bank accounts Assist with month-end, quarter and year end closing process to include, but not limited to, preparing necessary general journal entries and reconciliations Assists with the preparation of parish and/or school budgets Process and record daily Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts Prepare monthly financial statements Provide general support to the Finance Department Stays current with methods, accounting standards and rulings, and skills Recommends the elimination of unnecessary or redundant functions/processes and ways in which improvements can be made Requirements:
BS Degree in Accounting or Finance 2-3 years' relevant work experience required Experience in a non-profit work environment preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications Proficiency with accounting software, experience with Quickbooks On-Line a plus Ability to perform outlined tasks with minimum supervision Requires prolonged standing, walking and/or sitting Candidates must understand and be committed to the social, moral, and ethical teachings of the Church Regular in state travel To request a copy of the full job description or to submit a letter of interest and resume, including salary requirements, please email Dean Walford, Director of Parish Financial Services at .