Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Maintains the General Ledger system, prepares monthly journal entries and reconciles accounts within general journal; approves Congregation bills for payment; maintains analysis of balance sheet accounts. Prepares/reviews monthly financial statements including requested analysis; reconciles bank statement to computer check register and accountant's check register. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required and experience with QuickBooks is strongly desired.

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``` 2. Coordinates annual budget preparation and monitors overall expenditures in relation to annual budget; provides financial consultations with Sisters regarding their local community budgets; coordinates purchase of all computer equipment; reviews reports on purchases, transfers, and deletion of equipment for reports and the depreciation list.

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``` 3. Prepares work papers to accommodate the auditors; coordinates and maintains annual information on active Sisters for audit purposes; reviews and acts upon the reports and recommendations of the auditors.

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``` 4. Compiles reports received from Investment Managers, informs the Congregational President of possible needed action, and makes any fund transfers with the approval of Leadership.

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``` 5. Processes payroll and work closely with Human Resource Department with salaries, benefits, and required record keeping; compiles and prepares annual information for Presentation Sisters' and Convent employees' W-2 forms. Coordinates and verifies totals that are submitted to the IRS; prepares quarterly tax reports for employee salaries; prepares the Federal Tax Return (941), and State Unemployment Contribution and Wage Report.

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``` 6. Retains records of real estate, bank accounts, maintains updated documentation of Corporate Authority forms and signature cards;

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``` 7. Maintains records of Congregation automobiles; handles insurance/accident reports; maintains records of drivers licenses for purposes of insurance.

8. Serves as a member of the Congregational Finance Committee and assist the Investment Committee; coordinates financial activities in accord with the directives and policies set forth by the Leadership Council

9. Supervises accountant position.

Required Skills/Abilities/Experiences:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze data and report information.
• Ability to develop plans, procedures, goal strategies and/or processes based on data analysis of experience.
• Ability to function and thrive within a faith based, mission driven organization.
• Ability to work in a team focused environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them, when appropriate.
• Ability to adapt to evolving situations.
• Proficient with relevant computer programs, office equipment and technology.

Relocation Assistance possible to the right candidate

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Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and two years of work experience in general accounting, audit and preparation of financial statements or a degree from business school and five years of applicable work experience in the designated areas required.

Physical Requirements:

• The job is performed by sitting at a desk and working on a computer most of the day.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend over, and kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.