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Diocese of Tucson
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Accountant Status: Full-time
Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Grade: 28 ($27.00-&32.00 per hour)
Department/Location: Diocese of Tucson Pastoral Center/Tucson, AZ
Primary Function: Under the direction of the Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting functions for nine legal entities. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports. The Employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching behaviorally while at work, "Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform in support of the Church and the dioceses spiritual and pastoral mission.
- Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employees professional and shall govern his/her professional life in accordance with Catholic morals and principles.
- Reconciles bank and investment statements, balance sheet accounts and other revenue and expense accounts as necessary.
- Post all accounting transactions related to each legal entity including payroll and pension payments, benefits, contributions, and special billings.
- Oversee event management accounting.
- Performs month-end and year-end close process.
- Compiles monthly financial statements, Accounts Receivable reports and schedules of grants and endowments.
- Assist with annual audits by preparing workpapers and answering questions.
- Work with other managers and directors to review monthly financial reports.
- Help ensure that all internal controls policies are followed.
- Perform other tasks as directed by Controller or CFO.
Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.
Basic Qualifications:
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Highly proficient with spreadsheet software.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter, well-organized and a team player.
- Able to travel on occasion.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Able to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
- Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited institution.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible financial experience.
Covenants of Employment:
The Diocese of Tucson is a Roman Catholic religious organization, and all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the "Zero Tolerance Policy", no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Diocese when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.
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