Accounting Analyst - Chicago, United States - ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO

ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO

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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake county, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles.

The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J.

Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency.

The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

The Accounting Service Center Accounting Analyst supports the accounting and payroll processing services to parishes and schools within the Accounting Service Center (ASC) in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines under the direction of the ASC Accountant / Supervisor.

Responsibilities
Handles all bookkeeping functions including but not limited to:

Financial Management:

Processes/posts accounts payable transactions and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in a timely manner
Processes cash receipts, records/posts deposits
Posts wire transfers, ACH and credit card transactions
Posts payroll journal entries
Assists with monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries
Support reconciling nonoperating checking and saving accounts monthly
Support monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
Maintain tax information for vendors, and send out required tax forms within the required deadlines
Work with the Accountant / Supervisor to report Open Items to, Pastor, Principal, and appropriate key members on a regular basis
Assists with preparing materials for Finance council meetings
Provides reports and guidance around financial health of parish and school operations

Payroll Administration:

Assists with payment of salaries, benefits and other payroll functions, including benefit deductions and garnishments
Collect and enter employee data, such as personal information, pay rates, taxes, voluntary deductions, and Human Resources required data, into the IOI payroll provider system
Analyze time sheets summaries, and enter and transmit payroll data into the IOI payroll provider system
Ensure approval of payroll information by Pastor and/or Operations Director/Business Manager prior to payroll submission

General:

Participate in ASC meetings, including preparing for meetings and implementing initiatives at the parishes and schools assigned
Ensures proper internal controls are in place and followed
Ensures that all Parish federal, state and local taxes are paid in accordance with federal, state and local regulations
Utilizes Archdiocesan Best Practices
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by ASC Accountant / Supervisor

Experience:
Required

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Parish or business, or the equivalent combination of relevant education and related work experience.
Demonstrate understanding, respect and support of the Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.
Basic knowledge of accounting practices and regulations, and federal, state and city laws.
Strong demonstrated knowledge in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.
Excellent organizational and time management competencies.
Strong verbal and written communications, organizational, multitasking and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in team environment and has a "Service Mindset" when working with others.
Able to identify issues and propose recommendations/solutions.
Can be entrusted with highly confidential information.
Strong drive to achieve results.
Able to travel to other Archdiocesan locations and to work overtime as necessary, sometimes or frequently with little notice.

Education:
Required